The Journals of George Washington (eBook)

George Washington (Autor)

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2023
110 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774731-4 (EAN)

Infos

The Journals of George Washington offers readers a unique glimpse into the inner thoughts and experiences of the first President of the United States. Written in a style that is both eloquent and reflective, this collection of journals provides valuable insights into the political and personal life of Washington during a pivotal moment in American history. With meticulous attention to detail, Washington's writings offer a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs he faced while shaping the nation's future. The literary context of the book highlights Washington's role as a founding father and his influence on the development of the United States. Readers will appreciate the historical significance of these journals and gain a deeper understanding of Washington's character and leadership style. George Washington's The Journals of George Washington is a must-read for history enthusiasts, political scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the mind of one of America's most revered figures.

Autor

George Washington (1732-1799) was an esteemed figure in American history, known primarily for his leadership during the Revolutionary War and as the first President of the United States. Despite his prominent role in the nation's founding, Washington was not renowned for a literary career. His contributions to literature mainly comprise his personal writings, among which 'The Journals of George Washington' stand out. These writings provide a window into Washington's personal thoughts, experiences, and his strategic mind at work. They are an invaluable source of firsthand historical insight and have been analyzed by scholars for their reflections on political, military, and agricultural matters. While he may not have had a literary style that was crafted for artistic narrative or fictional storytelling, Washington's journals offer a pragmatic, detailed, and often candid perspective of his life and times. They are skilled in their clarity and directness, offering readers a unique vantage point into the mindset and decisions of one of the United States' founding figures. Washington's journals are not only a chronicle of his military and presidential actions; they are also a testament to his foresight, leadership, and the day-to-day management of his private affairs, including his well-known Mount Vernon estate. These journals, along with his other writings, have served as a bedrock for historical scholarship concerning the formative years of the United States.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 18th century american history • American history classics • American Revolution • American Revolution primary sources • American Ulysses • Civil War • Colonial America • colonial America history books • Colonial period journals • Early American History • Fierce Patriot • Founding Father • Founding Fathers diaries • George Washington biography • George Washington writings • Hamilton • historical journal • Ken Follett • Lincoln • military leadership • Obama • Patriotic Musings • personal narratives • Pre-Revolutionary Period • presidential biographies • Revolutionary War • Rights of Men • ron chernow • This Fight Is Our Fight • Thomas Paine • United States historical documents