1776 is mainly about the events of that year, leading up to the winter in Valley Forge. I highly recommend it. It talks about several times when the continental army was stuck and about to be wiped out, and "divine providence" steps in and provides a way out. Washington saw those opportunities and took advantage of them, and saved the army.
Fwiw, "The First American" by H.W. Brands is a very entertaining biography of Benjamin Franklin. Don't know one for Washington, but this one's a cinematic page-turner.
I really liked "His Excellency" by Joseph J. Ellis. I never quite know what to think about Ellis. He is usually neutral politically, but sometimes I detect a bit of a left lean.
Washington by Ron Chernow is a pretty complete biography. It starts in his youth and covers his whole life. It’s long, but very detailed.
I’ve read David McCullough’s other books on Presidents, and they’re so good I expect his 1776 treats George Washington with similar depth.
David McCullough: George Washington, Commander in Chief https://youtu.be/jn9QEQqDIW4
1776 is mainly about the events of that year, leading up to the winter in Valley Forge. I highly recommend it. It talks about several times when the continental army was stuck and about to be wiped out, and "divine providence" steps in and provides a way out. Washington saw those opportunities and took advantage of them, and saved the army.
"Detailed histories of Washington's early life are sorely lacking, strangely enough." ____ Adam Weishaupt
Fwiw, "The First American" by H.W. Brands is a very entertaining biography of Benjamin Franklin. Don't know one for Washington, but this one's a cinematic page-turner.
I really liked "His Excellency" by Joseph J. Ellis. I never quite know what to think about Ellis. He is usually neutral politically, but sometimes I detect a bit of a left lean.