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meghanmarion's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book free via Goodreads giveaways.
As a bibliophile I greatly enjoyed this book. It was a very different perspective of George Washington and how books shaped his thought and influenced his life. A must read for any history buff or lover of books.
As a bibliophile I greatly enjoyed this book. It was a very different perspective of George Washington and how books shaped his thought and influenced his life. A must read for any history buff or lover of books.
bob_muller's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best biographies of Washington I have read. It is primarily an intellectual biography, though he hits the high points of Washington's private and public life as well. The main thing this book provides is a much deeper understanding of the intellectual context of Washington's life, as well as a better understanding of Washington as both reader and writer. It is often assumed other people wrote most of Washington's prose, but in reality he was responsible for most of it.
Aside from excellent writing and research, I must say that the sheer pleasure the author took in the project comes through in his style, making the book that much more pleasant to read.
Aside from excellent writing and research, I must say that the sheer pleasure the author took in the project comes through in his style, making the book that much more pleasant to read.
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