Chronicles the life of George Washington, from his youth in Virginia, through his leadership in the Continental Army, to his years as the first president of the United States.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Introduction: to be king? -- Making his way -- Starting a war -- Husband and rebel -- Defeat and triumph -- Mutiny, dictatorship, victory -- A more perfect Union -- Inventing government -- Problems and more problems -- Bibliography -- For further reading -- Sources -- Index.