Avis sur le produitWashington : A Life by Ron Chernow (2010, Hardcover)

Exciting , well writen!

Ron Chernow has writen a number of books on significant figures in American History. After reading Alexander Hamilton, I was curious to see how Chernow treated a Sainted figure such as George Washington. Well with excellent research, scholarship, chernow reveled a very human man. Washington was filled with doubts, ambition and buring desire to lead. Chernow makes Washington a man who we could recognize and respect. Even with his all too common human flaws, which Chernow explores fully and truthfuly, Washington comes across time as man who can be liked, respected and even in some cases disliked. If anything,Ron Chernow makes one of the greatest figures in US History human!

What I liked about the book was that it was organized well, the relationships were explored and explained so the reader had context to understand why things were happening the way they were. Plus Chernow approached the story like a true journalist/historian. The point being, he took a nuetral position on Washington. Much unlike what passes for journalism or even history today, Ron Chernow gives the facts, explains the facts in context and for me, I could not tell if he had a bias for or against Washington or any of his contemporaies.

For me, this makes an excellent book to read. It teaches & informs in a way that has most certainly disappeared from todays culture!Lire l'avis complet...

The best of/on Wahington.

I bought this for the historian in my family. She had already read this book and said it was the Best she had ever read on Washington. This is saying a great deal as she has read many,many books on all the presidents.... I had to get it for her when I saw it offered for $8.00 buck. I wish it had had the photo cover but I suppose that, in the end, is not important.Thank u for this excellent offer/deal.Lire l'avis complet...

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Astounding Patriotism

If you only read one history book in your life, read this one. It is an impeccably researched, compellingly written story of our Republic's founding, and of the central, tireless figure, George Washington.

I would give this book 10 stars if I could.Lire l'avis complet...

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Superb !

Ron Chernow has written the definitive biography of Mr. Washington. This is an outstanding work that everyone should read.
Well written, informative, and entertaining!

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Great book

For anyone interested in American history, this is an essential book. Long, but worth the effort.

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monument turns to man a great volume so needed now

timely ,walking in the steps of greatness,but still so human

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Essential reading for every American!

Fine read, fast-paced and so revealing! A must read for every patriot!

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outstanding

excellent and interesting writing,can' put down

Surprise

I don’t think I was told there would not be a paper cover of the hardbound edition included with the purchase

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Great bio of Washington

There is a reason this book won the Pulitzer prize

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