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Washington: a life
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Published:
New York : Penguin Press, 2010.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xxi, 904 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
CMC Quigley Library
E312 .C495 2010
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.

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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Chernow, R. (2010). Washington: a life. New York, Penguin Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Chernow, Ron. 2010. Washington: A Life. New York, Penguin Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Chernow, Ron, Washington: A Life. New York, Penguin Press, 2010.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Chernow, Ron. Washington: A Life. New York, Penguin Press, 2010.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781594202667, 1594202664, 9780143119968, 0143119966

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 859-867) and index.
Participants/Performers
Read by Edward Herrmann.
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.
Awards
Pulitzer Prize for Biography, 2011.
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