George Washington Hero of the American Revolution |
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| Author:
| Aloian, Molly |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4271-9132-8 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2012 |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | AUD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Born into a wealthy, plantation-owning family, George Washington grew up in privilege. He quickly rose in the ranks of the Continental Army until, ultimately, he became its commander-in-chief. Committed to the ideals of republicanism, he led the army to victory in the American Revolutionary War, and the United States of America was born. This revealing title examines the life of George Washington, father of his country, with a focus on his military leadership during the Revolutionary...
More DescriptionBorn into a wealthy, plantation-owning family, George Washington grew up in privilege. He quickly rose in the ranks of the Continental Army until, ultimately, he became its commander-in-chief. Committed to the ideals of republicanism, he led the army to victory in the American Revolutionary War, and the United States of America was born. This revealing title examines the life of George Washington, father of his country, with a focus on his military leadership during the Revolutionary War and his role and legacy as first President of the United States.