Against all odds, George Washington fostered the world's first modern democracy and became renowned as the father of our country. At a time when the median age was sixteen, he remarkably lived to the age of sixty-seven. Washington's life was riddled with multiple life-threatening diseases and countless charges into enemy fire. With a shocking resiliency and remarkable hardiness, Washington fought fatal infections and opposing armies with a steadfast belief that a protecting and guiding Providence would lead him to fulfill his destiny of greatness. Emboldened by Providence and a conviction that he was to accomplish great endeavors, Washington set forth to lead America out of a world of monarchy and colonialism and into the new reality of constitutional freedom. George Washington's Providence is an entertaining and enlightening new book that follows the amazing survivability of one of our country's most historical figures. Filled with factual and proven information, this illuminating book shows us all why Washington truly thought he was protected by Providence. Documenting his close brushes with death not only on the battlefield but with the major diseases of his time, this wonderful book provides readers with the backstory and reasoning as to how and why he believed Providence was the answer. An in-depth and educational journey into the life of the first president of the United States, George Washington's Providence serves as a valuable historical revelation for readers everywhere. Inspired by the numerous historical references to Washington's belief in Providence, this brilliant book delves into history and uncovers the enlightening fact that Washington, and his followers, were actually very vocal about their beliefs. As the first published confirmation of Washington's belief in Providence, this amazing resource serves as an intriguing look into the complex character of one of our nation's greatest leaders. Perfect for readers of all backgrounds, this excellent book will captivate everyone from fans of history to the devoutly religious. Through its factual research and believable portrayals, this delightful exposé will have readers everywhere questioning what they knew about Washington and exactly how lucky one man can get. Filled with interesting stories and shocking disclosures this truly unique look into one of the most important historical figures, George Washington's Providence shows readers everywhere the power of belief and perhaps a glimpse into something more.

Against all odds, George Washington fostered the world's first modern democracy and became renowned as the father of our country. At a time when the median age was sixteen, he remarkably lived to the age of sixty-seven. Washington's life was riddled with multiple life-threatening diseases and countless charges into enemy fire. With a shocking resiliency and remarkable hardiness, Washington fought fatal infections and opposing armies with a steadfast belief that a protecting and guiding Providence would lead him to fulfill his destiny of greatness. Emboldened by Providence and a conviction that he was to accomplish great endeavors, Washington set forth to lead America out of a world of monarchy and colonialism and into the new reality of constitutional freedom. George Washington's Providence is an entertaining and enlightening new book that follows the amazing survivability of one of our country's most historical figures. Filled with factual and proven information, this illuminating book shows us all why Washington truly thought he was protected by Providence. Documenting his close brushes with death not only on the battlefield but with the major diseases of his time, this wonderful book provides readers with the backstory and reasoning as to how and why he believed Providence was the answer. An in-depth and educational journey into the life of the first president of the United States, George Washington's Providence serves as a valuable historical revelation for readers everywhere. Inspired by the numerous historical references to Washington's belief in Providence, this brilliant book delves into history and uncovers the enlightening fact that Washington, and his followers, were actually very vocal about their beliefs. As the first published confirmation of Washington's belief in Providence, this amazing resource serves as an intriguing look into the complex character of one of our nation's greatest leaders. Perfect for readers of all backgrounds, this excellent book will captivate everyone from fans of history to the devoutly religious. Through its factual research and believable portrayals, this delightful exposé will have readers everywhere questioning what they knew about Washington and exactly how lucky one man can get. Filled with interesting stories and shocking disclosures this truly unique look into one of the most important historical figures, George Washington's Providence shows readers everywhere the power of belief and perhaps a glimpse into something more.

Former history professor John Curry has been recruited by a time-travel company to scout the best vantage point for clients to witness the inauguration of the first President of the United States. There's just one problem: When he arrives in 1789, there is no inauguration--and no United States. Until this point, the time-travel job has had its perks. Getting relationship advice from the legendary lover, Casanova, was valuable. Accompanying Casanova to the opening night of Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, was even better.But being stranded in the British Colony of New York isn't what he signed up for. Few people have even heard of George Washington, and the short-lived American Revolution failed--presumably because Washington wasn't alive to lead it. John always knew history could change on a dime, but not after it already happened. Right?After learning Washington was killed thirty years earlier during the French and Indian War, John realizes the only way he can return home is to ensure there's a United States to return to. Everything hinges on keeping Washington alive--not the easiest task protecting someone famous for leading battles on the front lines while perched on a horse. While traveling further back through time to protect Washington, he uncovers a secret the Freemasons have kept for more than two and a half centuries and learns that the history he thought he knew was completely wrong.

An indispensable reference to the life and times of America's indispensable man.--James C Rees, Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. ... we are in the hands of a master of his craft and subject.--John Buchanan, Journal of Military History.

Mount Vernon researcher Mary Thompson endeavors to get beyond the current preoccupation with whether Washington and other founders were or were not evangelical Christians to ask what place religion had in their lives. Thompson follows Washington and his family over several generations, situating her inquiry in the context of new work on the place of religion in colonial and postrevolutionary Virginia and the Chesapeake. --from publisher description.

Attempts by evangelical Christians to claim Washington and other founders as their own, and scholars' ongoing attempts to contradict these claims, are nothing new. Particularly after Washington was no longer around to refute them, legends of his Baptist baptism or secret conversion to Catholicism began to proliferate. Mount Vernon researcher Mary Thompson endeavors to get beyond the current preoccupation with whether Washington and other founders were or were not evangelical Christians to ask what place religion had in their lives. Thompson follows Washington and his family over several generations, situating her inquiry in the context of new work on the place of religion in colonial and postrevolutionary Virginia and the Chesapeake. Thompson considers Washington's active participation as a vestryman and church warden as well as a generous donor to his parish prior to the Revolution, and how his attendance declined after the war. He would attend special ceremonies, and stood as godparent to the children of family and friends, but he stopped taking communion and resigned his church office. Something had changed, but was it Washington, the church, or both? Thompson concludes that he was a devout Anglican, of a Latitudinarian bent, rather than either an evangelical Christian or a Deist. The meaning of this description, Thompson allows, when applied to eighteenth-century Virginia gentlemen, is far from self-evident, leaving ample room for speculation.

George Washington—a man of honor, bravery and leadership. He is known as America’s first President, a great general, and a humble gentleman, but how did he become this man of stature? The Education of George Washington answers this question with a new discovery about his past and the surprising book that shaped him. Who better to unearth them than George Washington’s great-nephew, Austin Washington? Most Washington fans have heard of “The Rules of Civility” and learned that this guided our first President. But that’s not the book that truly made George Washington who he was. In The Education of George Washington, Austin Washington reveals the secret that he discovered about Washington’s past that explains his true model for conduct, honor, and leadership—an example that we could all use. The Education of George Washington also includes a complete facsimile of the forgotten book that changed George Washington's life.

An examination of the religious views of George Washington argues that historians have mislabeled the first president as a deist, and offers evidence to suggest he was a deeply spiritual man.