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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of George Washington's early journeys into the Ohio Valley, a region contested by the British and French in the 18th century. Through Washington's own writings and the accounts of his contemporaries, readers can experience the dangers and complexities of the frontier, where rival European empires clashed with Native American claims to the land. The author skillfully weaves together Washington's official dispatches, his personal journal entries, and the observations of others to portray the political and military landscape of the Ohio Valley. We see Washington develop his skills as a military leader, his diplomatic prowess in dealing with Native American leaders, and his deep understanding of the region's geography and resources. Readers will gain a nuanced perspective on Washington's role in shaping the destiny of this crucial region, long before his rise to national prominence. This is not just a military history, but a human story of ambition, diplomacy, and the raw struggle for survival in a world on the verge of transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282436957_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282436957
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282436957
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)