The Invention of George Washington

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The Invention of George Washington
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Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 0813918723
ISBN-13 : 9780813918723
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Book Synopsis The Invention of George Washington by : Paul K. Longmore

Book excerpt: This is a paper edition reprint of study originally published in 1988 by the U. of California Press. The title refers to the historical process by which Washington was made into a heroic myth by the American people, and also to discussion of Washington's own active role in the process--evidence of his strong talent, often overlooked, as a political actor. The author is a historian affiliated with San Francisco State University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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