If you're looking for a biography of this American icon that is both readable and of a digestible length, His Excellency: George Washington
fits the bill. Unlike John Adams, it sticks to George and doesn't give a lot superfluous details about other people when they don't pertain to the event at hand. Which means we don't learn a lot about Martha, but if a person is interested, there are plenty of books out about her. I found the author's style of writing very accessible, so I will be looking into more of Joseph J. Ellis' books when it comes time for me to read more American history.
Hi Lezlie! This look interesting, thanks. It's great when you can find books about history that are written in a normal-people-friendly way, if that makes sense!
ReplyDeleteHi! It does make sense. I have a mental block with non-fiction history. They can be soooooo dry, and my mind wanders. I can't seem to absorb anything. This one kept on point, and I think I actually learned a few things! :-)
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Thanks for the recomendation! I added it to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteTeddy Rose ~ This author has other American history books that look very readable also. I'll probably read his biography of Thomas Jefferson.
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