After more than two decades, this dramatic and concise single-volume distillation of James Thomas Flexner's definitive four-volume biography George Washington, which received a Pulitzer Prize citation and a National Book Award for the fourth volume, has itself become an American classic. Now in a new trade paperback edition, this masterful work explores the Father of Our Country - sometimes an unpopular hero, a man of great contradictions, but always a towering historical figure, who remains, as Flexner writes in these ...
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After more than two decades, this dramatic and concise single-volume distillation of James Thomas Flexner's definitive four-volume biography George Washington, which received a Pulitzer Prize citation and a National Book Award for the fourth volume, has itself become an American classic. Now in a new trade paperback edition, this masterful work explores the Father of Our Country - sometimes an unpopular hero, a man of great contradictions, but always a towering historical figure, who remains, as Flexner writes in these pages, a fallible human being made of flesh and blood and spirit - not a statue of marble and wood... a great and good man. The author unflinchingly paints a portrait of Washington: slave owner, brave leader, man of passion, reluctant politician, and fierce general. His complex character and career are neither glorified nor vilified here; rather, Flexner sets up a brilliant counterpoint between Washington's public and private lives and gives us a challenging look at the man who has become as much a national symbol as the American flag.
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
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Fair in very good dust jacket. iii-xvii, 423p. : ill., facsims., maps, 1plan, ports.; 24 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits, Plans. Ill. on lining papers. Originally published: Boston, Mass. : Little, Brown, 1974. Bibliography: p.407-410. -Includes index. Dust Cover is worn and slightly faded
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, and may not include cd-rom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority!
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Good. HARDCOVER. Collins edition. Scratches/some marks to dustjacket, creases to edges & fading at spine. Foxing/scratches to textblock edges. Content very good. iii-xvii,423p. : ill., facsims., maps, 1plan, ports. ; 24 cm. Includes: illustrations, maps, portraits, plans. Ill. on lining papers. Originally published: Boston, Mass. : Little, Brown, 1974. Bibliography: p.407-410. - Includes index.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 0002119358.
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Very Good. Washington: The Indispensible Man by Flexner, James Thomas. iii-xvii,423p. : ill., facsims., maps, 1plan, ports. ; 24 cm. Includes: illustrations, maps, portraits, plans. Ill. on lining papers. Originally published: Boston, Mass. : Little, Brown, 1974. Bibliography: p.407-410. - Includes index.
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Good. Washington: The Indispensible Man by Flexner, James Thomas. iii-xvii,423p. : ill., facsims., maps, 1plan, ports. ; 24 cm. Includes: illustrations, maps, portraits, plans. Ill. on lining papers. Originally published: Boston, Mass. : Little, Brown, 1974. Bibliography: p.407-410. - Includes index.
