Patriarch
George Washington and the New American Nation

I'm trying to re-learn my American history via free public library books. Since George is the first person who came to mind, I tried this book out as my first venture. I appreciated the author's even-handed treatment of the subject. He presents Washington's strong points in contrast to his blunders.......more

[URL not allowed] “Patriarch: George Washington and the New American Nation” was authored by Richard Norton Smith, a historian whose background includes work at six presidential libraries. He is currently Scholar-in-Residence of History and Public Policy at George Mason Univers......more

Patriarch: George Washington and the New American Nation is a book about George Washington that follows a unique formula. For this book is about President George Washington as opposed to General George Washington. The purpose is to give readers and understanding in early constitutional government an......more

History, or correct history, is what you learn when you do your own research and reading after you are out of school. There are literally hundreds of books on George Washington and everyone knows the overview presented in school but not the details. This book focuses on Washington's Presidency and h......more

Actually, more like 3.5 stars. My biggest beef is the writer's style; it's a bit dry. But, he offers a fairly comprehensive portrait of Washington, giving us a good sense of what it was exactly that set him apart from his contemporaries. A good read.......more