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An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America
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A Library Journal Top 10 Nonfiction Editors' Pick for 2003A Main Selection of the History Book ClubWhen George Washington wrote his will, he made the startling decision to free his slaves, having earlier said that slaveholding was his "only unavoidable subject of regret." After groundbreaking original research, historian Henry Wiencek explores Washington's engagement with slavery at every stage of his life - as Virginia planter, soldier, politician, president, and statesman - documenting for the first time the moral transformation culminating in Washington's decision.
Author: Henry Wiencek
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786261293
ISBN-13: 9780786261291
Author: Henry Wiencek
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786261293
ISBN-13: 9780786261291