War in the Colonies: The Life of George Washington, Volume 2

The story of George Washington is the story of American independence, and this biography illustrates that perfectly. War in the Colonies is the 2nd volume of The Life of George Washington written by Revolutionary war hero and Supreme Court Justice John Marshall. It spans the years 1732 – 1778, from the birth of Washington to the thick of the war for independence. Having set the stage in Volume 1 (Prelude to War) with a history of the American colonies, Marshall now focuses on George Washington’s role in those famous events.Follow Washington from birth through the Battle of Saratoga; from a Major in the British army to Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Read about his role in the French and Indian War, in which his noble character and leadership made him an automatic choice to lead Americans in the Revolution.Author John Marshall knew George Washington and his family personally. He served under Washington in several Revolutionary battles, and went on to become President Washington’s attorney general. This Life of George Washington draws heavily from Marshall’s personal knowledge, as well as Washington’s personal papers, which were entrusted to him by Bushrod Washington, the President’s nephew.Throughout this five-volume biography, Marshall blends historic, factual details with his personal commentary on George Washington’s life and character. War in the Colonies: The Life of George Washington Volume 2 is the most valuable kind of firsthand American history!Knowledge Keepers is dedicated to preserving our history by encouraging home libraries full of printed, firsthand histories and eyewitness accounts such as this one. Be sure to read Prelude to Independence: The Life of George Washington, Volume 1, also by Knowledge Keepers. Read more