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Description
In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people.
Original publication date
2010-10-05
Media reviews
At 900-odd densely packed pages, “Washington” can be arid at times. But it’s also deeply rewarding as a whole, and it does genuinely amplify and recast our perceptions of Washington’s importance.
Awards
Pulitzer Prize (Winner — Biography — 2011)
LA Times Book Prize (Finalist — History — 2010)
Publishers Weekly's Best Books of the Year (Nonfiction — 2010)
Booklist Editor's Choice: Adult Books (Biography — 2010)
The New York Times Notable Books of the Year (Nonfiction — 2010)
Christian Science Monitor Best Book (Nonfiction — 2010)
Notable Books List (Nonfiction — 2011)
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