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The Real George Washington (American Classic Series) |  | Author: Jay A. Parry
Publisher: National Center for Constitutional Studies
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 393
Media: Paperback
Pages: 928
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.6 x 2.1
ISBN: 0880800143
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9780880800143
ASIN: 0880800143
Publication Date: December 1, 1991
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The Real George Washington: The True Story of America s Most Indispensable Man There is properly no history; only biography, wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. If that is true of the general run of mankind, it is particularly true of George Washington. The story of his life is the story of the founding of America. His was the dominant personality in three of the most critical events in that founding: the Revolutionary War, the Constitutional Convention, and the first national administration. Had he not served as America s leader in those three events, all three would likely have failed. And America as we know it today would not exist. Why, after two centuries, does George Washington remain one of the most beloved figures in our history? The Real George Washington answers that question by giving us a close look at this man who became the father of our country and the first American President. But rather than focus on the interpretations of historians, the books tells much of his exciting story in his own words. The second part of this 928-page book brings together the most important and insightful passages from Washington s writings, conveniently arranged by subject. Published by National Center for Constitutional Studies, a non-profit organization. Learn for yourself why GLENN BECK, award-winning radio and Cable TV host has been encouraging people to read The Real George Washington !
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 3 books for a patriots library March 7, 2010
Scott Aikens
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having read all 3 books in this series, the Real George Washington is the longest and most comprehensive. This book, naturally, focuses more on the revolutionary war than the politics of independence. The great thing about these books is that they let you read our founders actual words instead of the twisted version of history presented by academia & popular culture. These men had more courage, humility and wisdom than pretty much anyone I can think of. We own them a debt of gratitude for what they sacrificed for us. Highly recommend reading all 3.
A must read for every American! February 11, 2010
Patricia L. Downing (Kansas)
A must read for every American! I loved this book. It gave me the whole story behind the founding of the USA, and cleared up a lot of the questionable items found in abridged history books. Every HS/College student should read this book.
 History revision for secular propaganda purposes February 6, 2010
Patti Ann's Farm
3 out of 21 found this review helpful
After reading just the first part of this book, to the point where young George gets his first military command, I cannot read further as it is an obvious revision of history in order to distort the fact that Gorge Washington was a Christian. Despite the fact, proven through numerous documents, and thru Mr. Washington's own writings, that he was a Christian, this book purposely voids all traces of this from this story. Shame on the author for this as the very fact that Mr. Washington was a practicing Christian is a very powerful part of his story. Shame on the author for promoting distorted truths as facts. Shame on the author for declaring his book as "The Real George Washington" as it is NOT! I do not recommend this book to anyone.
I would have liked to have been warned, before I purchased this book, that it was written by a history revisionist in order to fit current secular humanist religius philosophy.
Great Book, Great Man! February 4, 2010
R. Brocke (Bay City, MI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book should be required reading for all high school students and all American citizens, for that matter. It reveals what a true and brave hero George Washington was as a General, but also what an incredibly good man he was as a person. This book gave me a real appreciation for the tremendous cost of our free country. When you read the book you will come to understand that there are so many times when things could have happened just a little differently and the USA would never have been born! It's a very thick book, but the last third of it or so is references and extra stuff. Please read this and then give it to someone else to read!
A hero, portrayed as one. December 30, 2009
john washington
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is book was a pleasant surprise. I recently finished reading His Excellency by Joseph J. Ellis and was let down, I don't recommend it. Ellis' work is sterile and cynical. It accentuates Washington's flaws, and makes a point of deconstructing one of our nations heroes. I wanted a book with all the information but without the agenda. I didn't want the author to stand out more than the subject. I found what I wanted in The real George Washington.
It's a large volume, over 900 pgs. (The last 300pgs or so are texts and excerpts written by Washington himself) but the book isn't unwieldy. It's thick, but not the dictionary-size I thought it would be, it's about 8 x5 inches, a perfect size for easy reading. The text is on the large side and there are paintings, maps and letters scattered throughout. It ended up being a very quick read.
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