George Washington

George Washington

Rupert Hughes

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781025683461
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'George Washington: The Saviour of the States, 1777-1781' is a detailed biographical account focusing on the most critical years of the American Revolution. This work delves into the immense challenges faced by Washington as he led the Continental Army through the depths of despair at Valley Forge to the hard-won victories that ultimately secured American independence.This volume captures the essence of Washington not just as a remote icon, but as a resilient leader grappling with logistical nightmares, internal political strife, and the weight of a nation’s future. The narrative provides a vivid account of key military campaigns and the strategic brilliance required to hold together a fragile confederation of states against the might of the British Empire. It highlights Washington’s unwavering dedication and the personal sacrifices made during the conflict’s most grueling phase.A significant contribution to American historical literature, this work offers readers a profound look at the character and fortitude of the man who became known as the father of his country. It is an essential read for those interested in the military history of the Revolutionary War and the life of a leader whose perseverance helped define the American spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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