The ascent of George Washington : the hidden political genius of an American icon /
Ferling, John E.
New York ; London : Bloomsbury Press,
c2009.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-423) and index.
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.
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
United States. Army
Presidents
Generals
Ascent of George Washington.