{"product_id":"american-patriarch-life-of-george-washington-hw-brands-9780385551557","title":"American Patriarch | H.W. Brands","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAmerican Patriarch: The Life of George Washington\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAmerican Patriarch: The Life of George Washington\u003c\/em\u003e, bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands delivers an authoritative, sweeping portrait of the man whose singular character and leadership forged a nation. Long revered as the indispensable figure of the American experiment, George Washington was unmatched in his ability to command respect both on the battlefield and in the halls of government. From his early military trials on the Virginia frontier to his legendary command of the Continental Army and his foundational presidency, this comprehensive biography brings to life the complex leader behind the myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eDrawing on rich primary sources, Brands presents a vivid narrative that confounds traditional expectations. Rather than portraying an untouchable icon, Brands examines a Washington who persevered through a grueling series of military defeats, political setbacks, and personal doubts. By recognizing Washington's human flaws while highlighting his bedrock integrity and institutional foresight, \u003cem\u003eAmerican Patriarch\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how one man's civic virtue steadied a fragile young republic and established enduring standards for democracy and freedom ahead of America's semi-quincentennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH. W. Brands\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a renowned historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist whose prolific body of work includes acclaimed biographies of Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Celebrated for his engaging narrative style and deep archival research, Brands is one of the premier chroniclers of American history working today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEnthusiasts of American history, the Revolutionary War, and early presidential biographies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders seeking a fresh, humanizing, and narrative-driven portrait of George Washington.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eHistory buffs looking ahead to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Key Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthored by Pulitzer Prize Finalist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written by master historian H. W. Brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traces Washington's complete lifespan, from his youth among the Virginia gentry through his presidency and ultimate legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichly Illustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features period maps and historic portraiture to enrich the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 650px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; table-layout: fixed;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; 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color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDoubleday\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eMay 12, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; 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padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBISAC \/ BIC\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBIOGRAPHY \u0026amp; AUTOBIOGRAPHY \/ Presidents \u0026amp; Heads of State; HISTORY \/ United States \/ Revolutionary Period (1775-1800); Biography: historical, political \u0026amp; military (BMH); American history (NHH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e9.5 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches \/ 30.41 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; 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