General George Washington: A Military Life

Unabridged
Author: Edward G. Lengel
Narrator: Jack Garrett
Genres: History, Biographies
Publisher: Recorded Books
Date: June 2005
Length: 20 hours, 45 minutes
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A full-length military biography, this work ranges from the French and Indian War to the Quasi-War, and assesses Washington's capacity as a military commander in the context of America's growth as a military power. Based almost entirely on primary source material, George Washington: A Military Life, is a priceless addition to the study of the first president.

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Interesting, but not great

by Robb Odom
  • Book Rating: 3/5

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Interesting, but not great

Written by Robb Odom on January 16th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

This is an interesting listen and provides a wonderful historical review of the Revolutionary War. The Author, however, is not a great fan of Washington and emphasizes the negative much more than the positive. I enjoyed the book but was disappointed with the decidedly negative tone of the Author

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Interesting, but not great

by Robb Odom
  • Book Rating: 3/5

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