Washington's revolution : the making of a leader

Washington's revolution : the making of a leader / Robert Middlekauf.

Author/creator	Middlekauff, Robert
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.
Description	xvi, 358 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Subject(s)	Washington, George, 1732-1799. Generals--United States --Biography. United States--History --Revolution, 1775-1783 --Biography. United States--History --Revolution, 1775-1783 --Campaigns.

Contents	Part I. Virginian -- Prologue: the young Washington's world -- Young Washington -- The making of a soldier -- From planter to patriot -- Part II. American -- Boston -- New York -- The Philadelphia Campaign, 1777 -- Valley Forge -- Part III. Citizen of the world -- Citizen of the world -- Weary but resolute -- Mutiny and rallying the French -- Yorktown -- The end of the war -- Epilogue: return to Virginia.
Abstract	Presents a portrait of the formative years that shaped the first American President and offers detailed psychological insights into his beliefs, passions and patriotism.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Genre/form	Biography.
Genre/form	History.
Genre/form	Biographies.
LCCN	2014020087
ISBN	9781101874233
ISBN	1101874236
ISBN	9781101874240 (eBook)
ISBN	1101874244 (eBook)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E312.25 .M54 2015	✔ Available	Place Hold