The ascent of George Washington : the hidden political genius of an American icon /: the hidden political genius of an American icon. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Ferling.
• Other Names: Ferling, John E
• Contents: The Founding Father who wielded power without ambition -- Rise from obscurity. Soldier for Virginia : an introduction to politics ; The burgess : George Washington, Virginia politician -- American hero. The crucial first year : Boston, 1775-1776 ; The War in 1776-1777 : in the depths of despair ; The Untouchable : General Washington's great crisis ; Victory and glory -- First in the hearts of his countrymen. Washington and the politics of intrigue : to the end of the War ; Soaring to the pinnacle ; President of the United States : the first term, 1789-1792 ; Endless crises : Washington's second term, 1793-1797 ; The sand runs out -- Reckoning.
• Publisher Details: New York, NY : Bloomsbury Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxiii, 438 pages, [16] pages of plates), illustrations (some color), maps, portraits
• Subjects: 973.4/1092 B; Biography & Autobiography -- Historical; Generals; Politics and government; Presidents; History -- United States -- Revolutionary Period (1775-1800); History -- United States -- Colonial Period (1600-1775); Political Science -- Government -- Executive Branch; History -- Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies); Regional & national history; Presidents -- United States -- Biography; Generals -- United States -- Biography; United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809; United States; Electronic books; Biography; Biography
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781608191826; 1608191826
• Related ISBNs: 9781596914650; 1596914653
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-423) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.