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Though the period between the revolution and the presidency has previously been neglected in studies of washingtons life, larsons striking reassessment shows that washingtons greatness in fact rests on these years1783 to 1789and rightfully elevates our foremost founding fathers forgotten years to a central place in the american story. This is audio that i think the whole world should hear. A life by ron chernow 2010, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. Edward herrmann based on extensive research, this biography refutes the stereotype of george washington as a stolid, unemotional figure and presents him as a dashing, passionate man of fiery opinions and many moods. An unabridged edition of chernows acclaimed biography of americas patriarch, on its face may not seem an obvious selection for general audiobook listeners who are not avid history buffs, but scott b.

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