This collection of some of George Washington's most important letters and speeches documents key moments of his military and political career as a general in the American army during the War of Independence and as the first President of the United States. Published in 1800 following Washington's death in 1799, this collection is dedicated to Washington's widow Martha and contains details of Washington's state funeral and memorial, and letters of condolence. The book includes a short biography covering the triumphs and tribulations of the war and presidency and describing the dedication to his country that caused Washington to be referred to as the 'Father of Our Country'. The public letters and speeches that Washington gave to Congress, the army and the public, such as The Address on the Cessation of Hostilities, mark a turning point in American history and the establishment of the modern democracy.
| ISBN: | 9781108025935 |
| Publication date: | 17th February 2011 |
| Author: | George Washington |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 228 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - North American History |
| Genres: |
History of the Americas Political leaders and leadership Biography: historical, political and military Colonialism and imperialism |
This collection of some of George Washington's most important letters and speeches documents key moments of his military and political career as a general in the American army during the War of Independence and as the first President of the United States. Published in 1800 following Washington's death in 1799, this collection is dedicated to Washington's widow Martha and contains details of Washington's state funeral and memorial, and letters of condolence. The book includes a short biography covering the triumphs and tribulations of the war and presidency and describing the dedication to his country that caused Washington to be referred to as the 'Father of Our Country'. The public letters and speeches that Washington gave to Congress, the army and the public, such as The Address on the Cessation of Hostilities, mark a turning point in American history and the establishment of the modern democracy.
Washington's Political Legacies features in the following genres: History of the Americas, Political leaders and leadership, Biography: historical, political and military, Colonialism and imperialism
Washington's Political Legacies is available in Paperback
Washington's Political Legacies was written by George Washington and published by Cambridge University Press
Washington's Political Legacies has 228 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Library Collection - North American History series
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