His Excellency George Washington - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Ellis, Joseph J - 2004

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1400040310 . A Handsome first printing of the first edition in Fine condition and housed in an equally Fine dust-jacket; Beginning with the early days of the American Revolution, Ellis vividly recounts the life of George Washington, from his humble beginnings to his assumption of the presidency, his guiding hand in the creation of the United States of America, and his unyielding defense of the new nation against its many enemies. Ellis brings to life the great men and women who served under Washington, and he paints a vivid portrait of the Revolutionary War and the years that followed. An accomplished historian and a gifted storyteller, Ellis brings Washington to life as no one else can.; 8vo; 320 pages .