Most of the book is based on primary source research, written in a bright, contemporary style. Once you've read this volume, you will know the real George Washington.

The goal of this volume is to make the larger-than-life figure of George Washington accessible to modern researchers. In its 200 entries readers will discover a detailed and surprising portrait.

An indispensable desk resource and a must on history teacher's bookshelves and in every library. Grizzard separates lore and legend from the true story of our first president--discover the real George Washington. -- Publisher.

This important work treats the reality behind the legends—Pocahontas, John Rolfe, Powhatan, John Smith, and others—and puts the stories into a broader context.

An indispensable reference to the life and times of America's indispensable man.--James C Rees, Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. ... we are in the hands of a master of his craft and subject.--John Buchanan, Journal of Military History.

The goal of this volume is to make the larger-than-life figure of George Washington accessible to modern researchers. In its 200 entries readers will discover a detailed and surprising portrait.

Now in book format, this annotated edition of mid-19th century author John Milton Mackie's Whig analysis of George Washington's presidency explains the original 'dream team' of American politics, Jefferson, Hamilton, Randolph, Madison and ...

Part of the "Revolutionary War Series", this work documents a period that includes the Continental Army's last weeks at Valley Forge, the British evacuation of Philadelphia, and the Battle of Monmouth Court House.

Letters written to Washington as well as letters and documents written by him are being published in the complete edition that will consist of approximately ninety volumes. The work is now (2011) more than two-thirds complete.