The ascent of George Washington: the hidden political genius of an American icon

The Founding Father who wielded power without ambition

Rise from obscurity. Soldier for Virginia : an introduction to politics ; The burgess : George Washington, Virginia politician

American hero. The crucial first year : Boston, 1775-1776 ; The War in 1776-1777 : in the depths of despair ; The Untouchable : General Washington's great crisis ; Victory and glory

First in the hearts of his countrymen. Washington and the politics of intrigue : to the end of the War ; Soaring to the pinnacle ; President of the United States : the first term, 1789-1792 ; Endless crises : Washington's second term, 1793-1797 ; The sand runs out

Reckoning.