John Milton Mackie's The Administration of President WashingtonNow in book format, this annotated edition of mid-19th century author John Milton Mackie's Whig analysis of George Washington's presidency explains the original 'dream team' of American politics, Jefferson, Hamilton, Randolph, Madison and Knox. First time in print since its original publication in the American Whig magazine in 1849. Introduction and annotation provided by noted Washington scholar Frank E. Grizzard, Jr., author of George! A Guide to All Things Washington, the definitive reference work on America's first president. |
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