The First of Men

Written by John Ferling, one of America’s leading historians of the Revolutionary era, The First of Men offers an illuminating portrait of George Washington’s life, with emphasis on his military and political career. Here is a riveting account that captures Washington in all his complexity, recounting not only his familiar sterling qualities–courage, industry, ability to make difficult decisions–but also his less-well-known character flaws. This superb paperback makes available once again an honest and compelling biography of the father of our country.