Summary of Washington

by Ron Chernow | Includes Analysis

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Reference & Language, Study Aids, Book Notes, Biography & Memoir, Political
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Author: Instaread Summaries ISBN: 9781683788263
Publisher: Instaread, Inc Publication: March 1, 2019
Imprint: Instaread, Inc Language: English
Author: Instaread Summaries
ISBN: 9781683788263
Publisher: Instaread, Inc
Publication: March 1, 2019
Imprint: Instaread, Inc
Language: English

Summary of Washington: by Ron Chernow | Includes Analysis

 

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Ron Chernow’s 2010 biography Washington: A Life is a Pulitzer Prize-winning account of George Washington’s life from birth to death. It is based on newly available archival material from the most recent edition of Washington’s papers, which allows Chernow to focus on Washington as a public and especially as a private figure. For example, the biography dwells on Washington’s relationship with his difficult mother, Mary.

 

Washington was known for his tight self-control and his refusal to show emotions. Beneath his calm exterior, however, he was a man of strong passions. When he exploded at his subordinates, his fury was great. He also was a man of powerful ambitions who valued and defended his reputation for honor and probity.

 

Washington was born to a landowning Virginia family, but not into wealth, circumstances that distinguished him from wealthier and well-to-do founders such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Mary Ball Washington raised…

 

 

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  • Character Analysis
  • Analysis of the Themes and Author’s Style

 

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Summary of Washington: by Ron Chernow | Includes Analysis

 

Preview:

Ron Chernow’s 2010 biography Washington: A Life is a Pulitzer Prize-winning account of George Washington’s life from birth to death. It is based on newly available archival material from the most recent edition of Washington’s papers, which allows Chernow to focus on Washington as a public and especially as a private figure. For example, the biography dwells on Washington’s relationship with his difficult mother, Mary.

 

Washington was known for his tight self-control and his refusal to show emotions. Beneath his calm exterior, however, he was a man of strong passions. When he exploded at his subordinates, his fury was great. He also was a man of powerful ambitions who valued and defended his reputation for honor and probity.

 

Washington was born to a landowning Virginia family, but not into wealth, circumstances that distinguished him from wealthier and well-to-do founders such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Mary Ball Washington raised…

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: This is summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book.

 

Inside this Instaread Summary of Washington:

 

 

About the Author

With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.

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