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Summary of Washington 
by Ron Chernow | Includes Analysis

Summary of Washington by Ron Chernow | Includes Analysis Preview:Ron Chernow s 2010 biography Washington: A Life is a Pulitzer Prize-winning account of George Washington s life from birth to death. It is based on newly available archival material from the most recent edition of Washington s papers, which allows Chernow to focus on Washington as a public and especially as a private figure. For example, the biography dwells on Washington s relationship with his difficult mother, Mary. Washington was known for his tight self-control and his refusal to show emotions. Beneath his calm exterior, however, he was a man of strong passions. When he exploded at his subordinates, his fury was great. He also was a man of powerful ambitions who valued and defended his reputation for honor and probity. Washington was born to a landowning Virginia family, but not into wealth, circumstances that distinguished him from wealthier and well-to-do founders such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Mary Ball Washington raised PLEASE NOTE: This is summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary of Washington: Summary of the Book Important People Character Analysis Analysis of the Themes and Author s Style About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.