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The Political Writings of George Washington: Volume 2 covers the critical period from 1788 to 1799, encompassing Washington’s presidency and the foundational years of the United States Constitution. This scholarly edition, edited by Carson Holloway and Bradford P. Wilson, presents Washington’s speeches, letters, and official documents that shaped early American governance and policy.
Through these writings, readers gain insight into Washington’s political philosophy, his approach to executive power, foreign policy, and the challenges of establishing a functioning federal government. The collection includes his inaugural address, farewell address, and correspondence addressing major issues of the era including the Whiskey Rebellion, relations with France and Britain, and the development of constitutional precedent.
Published by Cambridge University Press, this volume is an indispensable resource for historians, scholars, and students of American political thought and the founding era.
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