George Washington
The Founding Father
“Johnson can be counted on to crack through the biographer’s customary caution and produce something new.” —New York Sun
George Washington is by far the most important figure in American history. He liberated the thirteen colonies from the superior forces of the British Empire, presided over the production and ratification of the Constitution, and served two terms as president. By the time he finally retired, America was well on its way to becoming the richest and most powerful nation on earth. Despite his importance, Washington remains a distant figure. Paul Johnson restores him to life in this vivid portrait of his many roles as a young warrior, a farmer, a father, and entrepreneur, and an exceptionally wise president.
“Masterful. . . . [Johnson] concisely yet vividly portrays the life and legacy of our first president. . . . A sharply focused snapshot.” —Publishers Weekly