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This essential volume collects the political writings of George Washington spanning from 1754 through 1788, a pivotal period in American history that encompasses the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the early years of the nation’s founding. Edited by scholars Carson Holloway and Bradford P. Wilson, the collection offers readers direct access to Washington’s intellectual development and his views on crucial matters of state, military strategy, and constitutional governance.
Washington’s writings reveal his evolution from a colonial military officer to the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and eventually the nation’s first President. The documents include letters, addresses, and official proclamations that illuminate his political philosophy, his concerns about unity and national character, and his vision for the young republic. This first volume is part of the comprehensive Political Writings of American Statesmen series published by Cambridge University Press, providing scholars and history enthusiasts with authoritative insight into one of America’s most influential founding figures.
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