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George Washington (Abridged): The American Presidents Series: The 1st President, 1789-1797 Audiobook

Name: George Washington (Abridged): The American Presidents Series: The 1st President, 1789-1797 Audiobook
Brand: Macmillan Audio
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Rating: 3.33 (12 reviews)
Author: James MacGregor Burns
ISBN: 9781593973834

By: James MacGregor Burns, Susan Dunn

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Read By: Richard Rohan Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: 5.25 hours at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The American Presidents Series Release Date: January 2004 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781593973834

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09:57 minutes

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03:13 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

05:38 minutes

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Publisher Description

Leading scholars define the special contributions and qualifications of our first president Washington's legacy is a successful experiment in collective leadership, great initiatives in establishing a strong executive branch and the formulation of innovative and lasting economic and foreign policies. Along with highlighting these accomplishments, the authors also trace Washington's later dissatisfaction with public life and the seeds of dissent and political parties that grew from his insistence on consensus. In this compelling and balanced biography, James McGregor Burns and Susan Dunn give us a rich and surprising portrait of the man behind the carefully crafted mythology.

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"This is the first (not first-published, but first chronologically) in the American Presidents series of biographies: fairly short, comprehensive presidential biographies. Very interesting, full of insight and details of which I had not been aware, definitely recommended. "
— Lauren (4 out of 5 stars)

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“A top-notch biography of Washington…This scholarly analysis of the inaugural presidency provides an enlightening new slant on a timeless subject.”
— Booklist
“This excellent series of biographies, each written by an eminent historian, is a rich and rewarding listening experience.
— AudioFile
A publishing milestone...Schlesinger, a master craftsman, is imposing his high standards on these books. Hail to the chief. It's a wonderful series
— Chicago Sun-Times

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" A little dry at times and didn't offer any amazing breakthroughs for me. Not a bad look at Washington, but I prefer Joseph Ellis "
— Craig, 5/31/2010
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" This volume showed a different side of Washington than that which is usually shown in biographies of our founding father. Aristocratic, ambitious, and falsely humble are not adjectives usually used. A very interesting biography, though a bit dry. "
— Lee, 4/28/2009
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" Extremely insightful on Washington's second term. "
— Jason, 3/30/2009
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" Gained some knowledge. Rather dull though, hard to stay focused on listening. More political process and policies than biography. "
— Summers, 1/18/2009
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" This is a very good analysis of our first president. It demonstrates both, Washington's strengths and weaknesses as he worked diligently for a lifetime to make the U.S. a nation that would ultimately be the greatest experiment the world has ever seen. "
— Eddie, 4/14/2008

About the Authors

James MacGregor Burns, political scientist and author, is a senior scholar at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond and professor emeritus at Williams College. He is the author of numerous books on leadership, including Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1978 and the National Book Award.

Susan Dunn, the Massachusetts Professor of Humanities at Williams College, is the author of a dozen books, including Roosevelt’s Purge; 1940: FDR, Willkie, Lindbergh, Hitler—the Election amid the Storm; and The Three Roosevelts, cowritten with James MacGregor Burns. She lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

About Richard Rohan

Richard Rohan is a stage, film, and voice-over actor who has narrated hundreds of audiobooks over the last decade, in every genre. He is particularly proud of his work as director and performer on the acclaimed Space Fantasy audio drama series Deathstalker.