| Portion of title |
New portrait of George Washington |
| Contents |
Matchless : the leadership of George Washington -- Complicated, very complicated : George Washington's controversial relationship with his mother, Mary Ball Washington -- "I cannot tell a lie" : myths about George Washington that should be discarded -- Unfortunate : the Asgill Affair and George Washington's self-created dilemma -- Fractured friendships : George Washington breaks with five famous Virginians -- Lives of their own : a closer look at some of George Washington's enslaved workers -- A sad postscript to a remarkable career : George Washington and the quasi-war with France -- What made George Washington tick? -- Appendix: The wisdom of George Washington : a sampling of his quotes. |
| Abstract |
"First and Always: A New Portrait of George Washington focuses on various aspects of Washington's life and character. The book examines his leadership qualities, his relationship with his mother, the myths surrounding Washington, the Asgill Affair, his fractured friendships with famous Virginians, his dealings with his enslaved workers, and in the Quasi-War with France"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Henriques, Peter R. First and always Charlottesville, VA : University of Virginia Press, [2020] 9780813944814 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2020003771 |
| ISBN | 9780813944807 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 0813944805 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
