Books by John Richard Alden

Following the dizzying course of Stephen Sayre's career, this biography reveals a vast panorama of life, both high and low, in the era of the American Revolution.

In this highly acclaimed and enduring biography, John Alden traces the interwoven histories of George Washington and the nation he helped to create, defend, and guide toward the future. Alden revisits the major events of Washington's personal and professional life, but the core of the biography concerns Washington's leadership roles.