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Washington's circle : the creation of the president Cover Image Book

Washington's circle : the creation of the president / David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler.

Heidler, David Stephen, 1955- (author.). Heidler, Jeanne T., (author.).

Summary:

A group portrait of America's first President and the men who served with him to create the office shares insights into their personalities and the consequences of Washington's decision to heed or disregard specific advice.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781400069279
  • ISBN: 1400069270
  • Physical Description: xx, 536 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Random House, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 435-499) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
"A citizen of so much consequence" -- "The most insignificant office" -- "Not the tincture of ha'ture about her" -- "His person is little and ordinary" -- "Republican court" -- "A stranger in this country" -- "A certain species of property" -- "This may end disagreeably" -- "A spirit of accommodation" -- "The sensation of a philosophic mind" -- "A particular measure proceeding from a particular officer" -- "Positively unable to articulate a word" -- "Political heresies" -- "Sweets of office" -- "Spirit of party" -- "The look of an upstart" -- "Laugh us into war" -- "Earnest desire to do right" -- "A war soon with Britain" -- "Do not turn your back" -- "That man is a traitor" -- "To you I shall return" -- "A magic in his name" -- "Friends and fellow citizens" -- "Already turned farmer again" -- Epilogue: Closing the circle.

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Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Influence.
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Cabinet officers > United States > History.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1789-1797.
United States > Politics and government > 1783-1809.
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Biographies.

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