John Ferling
John Ferling is Professor Emeritus of History at the State University of West Georgia. A leading authority on American Revolutionary history, he has appeared in many documentaries and has written numerous books, including Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War for Independence, Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, The First of Men: A Life of George Washington, Setting the World Ablaze: Washington, Adams, and Jefferson in the American Revolution, and the award-winning...See more
John Ferling is Professor Emeritus of History at the State University of West Georgia. A leading authority on American Revolutionary history, he has appeared in many documentaries and has written numerous books, including Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War for Independence, Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, The First of Men: A Life of George Washington, Setting the World Ablaze: Washington, Adams, and Jefferson in the American Revolution, and the award-winning A Leap in the Dark: The Struggle to Create the American Republic. See less
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John Ferling book reviews
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The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon
Still The Great American Founder
Early in this new book, "The Ascent of George Washington", John Ferling quotes the famous two lines offered by Henry "Light Horse" Lee in his eulogy for George Washington offered on December 26, 1799 ... Read More
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A Leap in the Dark: The Struggle to Create the American Republic
Good overview of how the United States was formed
by Ronald V, Jul 22, 2016
Good overview of how the United States was formed. Provides some insight into what we are seeing today from our politicians. Read More
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Struggle for a Continent: The Wars of Early America
Outstanding!
by Jim80, Oct 25, 2012
This is a well written, well researched book with an outstanding bibliographical essay worth the price of the book alone. Anyone interested in 18th c. Military history should start here. Ferling is a ... Read More
