Washington: a life
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Published:
New York : Penguin Books, 2011.
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Book
Physical Desc:
xxiii, 904 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people.
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Branford/Blackstone Adult Biography
Biography WASHINGTON
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West Haven Ora Mason Adult Non-fiction
973.41092 CHERNOW
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780143119968, 0143119966
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [859]-867) and index.
Description
In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people.
Awards
Pulitzer Prize Winner Letters & Drama - Biography.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Chernow, R. (2011). Washington: a life. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Chernow, Ron. 2011. Washington: A Life. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Chernow, Ron, Washington: A Life. Penguin Books, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Chernow, Ron. Washington: A Life. Penguin Books, 2011.
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