George Washington and the Art of the Disclaimer

Ron Chernow's biography offers key insights on one of our most vital founding fathers.

When it comes to comprehensive biographies of prominent historical figures, Ron Chernow is one of the masters. I’ve already touched on his excellent biographies of Alexander Hamilton and Ulysses S. Grant, and now it’s time for his Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington: A Life.

As with the others, I highly recommend reading the whole book. Stack all three on …