George Washington, John R. Alden
George Washington, John R. Alden
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George Washington
A Biography

Author: John R. Alden

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Unabridged: 11 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/07/2010

Synopsis

This extraordinary onevolume biography vividly portrays the unbreakable link between George Washington and the nation he helped create, defend, and govern. It begins in 1754, when Washington, beginning his military career with the Virginia Regiment, makes the decision to fire the opening shots of war between England and France. Carrying through the darkest winter of the American Revolution, he demands total victory and yields to nothing less. George Washington unified a new country torn by turmoil and would earn the love and respect of his soldiers, his countrymen, and his peers. Rich anecdotes and fascinating historical documents reveal Washingtons critical role in the birth of our nation.

About John R. Alden

John R. Alden (1908–1991) was a Duke University professor, an authority on the American Revolution, and an established historian. In addition to authoring eleven books, he was awarded the Beveridge Prize of American Historical Association in 1945 and a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1955.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ryk on January 08, 2022

I decided this year to try to read one presidential biography per week, and this was the first. I just wanted to get a better idea who these people were that have guided our country. I gave this three stars because I just don’t know how easy it is to write a biography about someone from a couple hun......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on November 08, 2023

Lots of information about Washington that's not commonly known however there are dozens of biographies about him out there and I don't believe this one of the better ones. Large portions of it were just general history information about the time he lived.......more

Goodreads review by Jon on November 30, 2018

It was ok. Left a lot out. Had some psychological analysis.......more

Goodreads review by Kayla on March 22, 2011

I definitely learned quite a bit about Washington and the history of the USA. However, the concentration of info was often on outside subjects more than Washington, himself, or even his reactions. It was more of a history lesson than a biography. Washington's childhood and former years were glossed......more

Goodreads review by Drucilla on August 25, 2016

Just needed the basic run down! Interesting -- in the beginning he kinda seemed spoiled and always thinking he deserved a promotion. But he kept going. mostly he survived the battles. Last one standing -- president. But he was even tempered and people liked him. and he hated dishonesty -- so even th......more

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