In the name of the father : Washington's legacy, slavery, and the making of a nation / François Furstenberg.

Documents the ways in which George Washington's words, image, and mythology shaped America's fledgling republic throughout the first fifty years after the Revolutionary War, offering insight into the pivotal role played by slavery issues.

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Main Author: Furstenberg, François
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Penguin Press, 2006.
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Summary:Documents the ways in which George Washington's words, image, and mythology shaped America's fledgling republic throughout the first fifty years after the Revolutionary War, offering insight into the pivotal role played by slavery issues.
Physical Description:335 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Awards:George Washington Prize finalist, 2007
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-319) and index.
ISBN:1594200920
9781594200922