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(0)Edward G Lengel
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English
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Much has been written in the past two centuries about George Washington the statesman and “father of his country.” Less often discussed is Washington's military career, including his exploits as a young officer and his performance as the Revolutionary War commander in chief.
Now, in a revealing work of historical biography, Edward Lengel has written the definitive account of George Washington the soldier. Based largely on Washington's personal...
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"Lengel's selection permits readers to trace the Revolutionary War as Washington experienced it." - Booklist
"[Lengel's] choices are superb, covering the highlights of Washington's Revolutionary tenure while illustrating his extraordinary personality." - Library Journal
"Man of destiny and hands-on commander, this is the Washington revealed in the extraordinary collection of letters assembled -- with excellent context-setting notes, and the original...
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An entertaining and erudite history that offers a fresh look at America's first founding father, the creation of his legend, and what it means for our nation and ourselves
George Washington's death on December 14, 1799, dealt a dreadful blow to public morale. For three decades, Americans had depended on his leadership to guide them through every trial. At the cusp of a new century, the fledgling nation, caught in another war (this time with its former...
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English
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The authoritative, dramatic, and previously untold story of the bloodiest battle in American history: the epic fight for the Meuse-Argonne in World War I
On September 26, 1918, more than one million American soldiers prepared to assault the German-held Meuse-Argonne region of France. Their commander, General John J. Pershing, believed in the superiority of American "guts" over barbed wire, machine guns, massed artillery, and poison gas. In thirty-six...
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English
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Uncover the larger-than-life story of World War I's "Lost Battalion" and the men who survived the ordeal, triumphed in battle, and fought the demons that lingered. In the first week of October, 1918, six hundred men attacked into Europe's forbidding Argonne Forest. Against all odds, they surged through enemy lines-alone. They were soon surrounded and besieged. As they ran out of ammunition, water, and food, the doughboys withstood constant bombardment...
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Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Draws on primary sources to illuminate the first president's achievements as an entrepreneur, citing his financial prowess in building the Mount Vernon estate, managing the Continental Army's resources, and establishing a stable national economy.
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2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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A 100th anniversary tribute introduces middle-grade students to World War I's key events, major battles and most prominent players, incorporating informative photography, maps and an interactive glossary.