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First entrepreneur : how George Washington built his--and the nation's--prosperity
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Title
First entrepreneur : how George Washington built his--and the nation's--prosperity / Edward G. Lengel.
ISBN
9780306823473
0306823470
Publication
Boston, MA : Da Capo Press, [2016]
Copyright Notice Date
©2016
Physical Description
vii, 280 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary
"Draws on primary sources to illuminate the first president's lesser-known achievements as an entrepreneur, citing his financial prowess in building the Mount Vernon estate, managing Continental Army resources and establishing a stable national economy, "--NoveList.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 22, 2016
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Family fortunes
Love and investment
The road to economic freedom
Money: the sinews of war
Victory without peace
An estate grows, a nation stumbles
Building a national economy: Washington's first term
Keeping the peace: Washington's second term
The road home.
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