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“Cogliano considers the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson in this measured and clarifying account…This deeply researched and accessible narrative sheds new light on a consequential friendship.”―Publishers Weekly
“[This] lively book offers a brilliant introduction to two superstars of the founding of America, to the dramatic events they lived through and to the conflicts that shaped their interactions.”―Max Edling, History Today
“Perhaps the most profound feature of Mr. Cogliano’s book is his treatment of how Washington and Jefferson developed their anti-slavery positions without ever, in fact, freeing their slaves while the two men were alive…[his] method is another vindication of Plutarch’s understanding of what is to be gained by juxtaposing one biography against another. The balance Mr. Cogliano maintains between the personalities and politics of Washington and Jefferson is pitch perfect.”―Carl Rollyson, New York Sun
“Looks at the evolving nature of the friendship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson…reminds readers that, unfortunately, bitter partisanship can break even the strongest bonds.”―William K. Bolt, Journal of Southern History
“Takes the reader through the early years of Washington and Jefferson’s interactions, their many similarities, their differences, how they eventually met, and how the American Revolution brought them together in a way that never would have happened without the military conflict.”―Dustin Bass, Epoch Times
“It is hard to believe no one has written a detailed account of the difficult friendship between the two Virginian revolutionaries George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. We now have Cogliano’s meticulously researched, insightful, and fluidly written account of their history with each other. This book is just what we need as we approach the 250th anniversary of what these two men helped put in motion, the American Revolution.”―Annette Gordon-Reed, author of The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family
“Superb, compelling history. Deftly interweaving the personal and the political, Cogliano shows that Washington and Jefferson had a much closer relationship than is typically acknowledged, first as political allies, then as trusted friends and confidants, but the party strife of the young republic made them bitter opponents.”―Eliga H. Gould, author of Among the Powers of the Earth: The American Revolution and the Making of a New World Empire
“A persuasively argued, well-written biography that illuminates and enlivens its subjects and their relationship. Avoiding the pitfalls of both the celebratory national narrative and its revisionist counterpoint, Cogliano enables readers to make better sense of the complicated circumstances―and complicated people―who revolutionized America, for better and for worse.”―Peter S. Onuf, author of Jefferson and the Virginians: Democracy, Constitutions, and Empire
“A fantastic work of comparative history. Washington and Jefferson’s collaboration endured for three highly productive decades, but then, as now, even the warmest friendships sometimes got pulverized by politics. Cogliano’s poignant reminder that Washington and Jefferson never reconciled inspires me, as it may you, to try to rebuild bridges.”―Woody Holton, author of Liberty Is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written book covers history though lives of two men with different perspectives
I enjoyed this book which nicely combines elements of biography with American history in the Founding Era. Although only 300 pages long, the book covers the early lives of Washington and Jefferson and their encounters as the Revolutionary War approached . Both were Virginians, but Washington had a larger perspective that went beyond the colony (and later state) of Virginia to what would become the larger nation. The two men did become friends and frequent correspondents, with Jefferson joining Washington's cabinet as secretary of state Ultimately, the two had significant disagreements and became estranged in Washington's last years, though Jefferson later worked to minimize what were real differences in political beliefs.The book was easy to read and really covered a lot in its pages - from fairly detailed biographies of both men, discussion of the path to war, and subsequent setting up of the nation and Washington's presidency. I learned a lot about both men, their beliefs, and their attitudes toward government (Washington favored a strong central government, and Jefferson believed more in the power of the states). An issue that runs through the book is slavery, which both men disdained, with Jefferson repeatedly claiming it to be abhorrent, but doing little to eliminate it (or, unlike Washington, release slaves essential to maintaining his plantation and attendant lifestyle).I'd recommend the book as a good account of the background, personalities, and also actions of the two men, along with an overview of the history of their times. Both had their flaws (and I think Jefferson sometimes comes off badly) but the lives of both were fascinating and give lots of insights about founding of the country and beliefs as to what its government should be.An excellent book that tells the story of the past well and raises issues about government relevant today - highly recommended!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
An engaging book about our founding fathers who were able to work together, despite their differences, for the good of the country.
5.0 out of 5 stars arrived as scheduled
as advertised, in perfect condition, is Christmas present for my husband.
5.0 out of 5 stars A NECESSARY REMINDING!
Francis D. Cogliano offers a compelling reexamination of the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, presenting it not as mere rivalry or estrangement, but as a complex and at times productive partnership spanning three decades. He challenges the prevailing notion that the two were adversaries from the outset, instead demonstrating that they shared genuine mutual respect rooted in their common dedication to American independence, republican ideals, western expansion, and commerce. Despite foundational differences—Washington championing the authority of the traditional Virginian gentry and a strong central government, and Jefferson preferring a meritocratic elite and decentralized state power—their convictions aligned surprisingly often, underscoring the fascinating tension between unity and ideological divergence in the early republic.Barnes & NobleHistory TodayThe Wall Street JournalCogliano excels at balancing biographical nuance with political context, weaving personal correspondence and pivotal moments—such as Washington’s selection of Jefferson as Secretary of State or the rupture around the Whiskey Rebellion—into a broader narrative of partnership turned polarization. Reviewers commend his vivid dual portrait: Washington’s solemn, commanding presence contrasted with Jefferson’s refined, more casual persona provides texture and depth to their evolving bond. Importantly, Cogliano situates their disagreements within the broader fissures of the new nation, showing how political partisanship and policy disputes—especially over finance and foreign affairs—eventually eclipsed an otherwise close relationship.The Wall Street JournalHistory TodayPublishersWeekly.comOverall, A Revolutionary Friendship stands out for its nuanced treatment of one of the Founding Generation’s most consequential relationships. Whether you see it as a history of friendship, politics, or philosophical divergence, Cogliano invites readers to reassess the human dimension behind the formation of American government—and reminds us how even foundational agreements may unravel in the face of rising partisanship
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read for American History buffs!
This book is an enlightening portrait of the relationship between Washington and Jefferson framed in the context of the epochal events of the founding of the United States, and their shared culture and experiences as Virginians. Cogliano takes a thoughtful but pointed and unapologetic approach to their problematic positions on the most complex sociological challenges of that era, slavery and indigenous peoples. This book is thoroughly researched and thoroughly accessible to all who have an interest in Washington, Jefferson and the times in which they lived.
3.0 out of 5 stars Extra Extra - America's Founders Owned Slaves!
Not much to say here, other than the author's biases are on display through his unnecessary and subjective editorialization of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. I knew it was going to get bad when I first saw the reference to land in America being "stolen" from the native Indians. And from there, it only gets worse, as the author doesn't let his readers forget that both George and Thomas were the masters of hundreds of slaves, and if it weren't for the slaves than neither would have amounted to much of anything at all. He really does make this feeble argument - George Washington's ownership of slaves allowed him to beat the British in 1783. Truly incredible reasoning.Do yourself a favor and don't buy or read this book.
1.0 out of 5 stars Another writer beating up the Founding Fathers over slavery!
This writer just wanted to beat up on two of our most important Founding Fathers over slavery…and adds much crap nowhere based on any facts! Not worth the purchase!
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Editorial Reviews
Review
“Cogliano considers the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson in this measured and clarifying account…This deeply researched and accessible narrative sheds new light on a consequential friendship.”―Publishers Weekly
“[This] lively book offers a brilliant introduction to two superstars of the founding of America, to the dramatic events they lived through and to the conflicts that shaped their interactions.”―Max Edling, History Today
“Perhaps the most profound feature of Mr. Cogliano’s book is his treatment of how Washington and Jefferson developed their anti-slavery positions without ever, in fact, freeing their slaves while the two men were alive…[his] method is another vindication of Plutarch’s understanding of what is to be gained by juxtaposing one biography against another. The balance Mr. Cogliano maintains between the personalities and politics of Washington and Jefferson is pitch perfect.”―Carl Rollyson, New York Sun
“Looks at the evolving nature of the friendship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson…reminds readers that, unfortunately, bitter partisanship can break even the strongest bonds.”―William K. Bolt, Journal of Southern History
“Takes the reader through the early years of Washington and Jefferson’s interactions, their many similarities, their differences, how they eventually met, and how the American Revolution brought them together in a way that never would have happened without the military conflict.”―Dustin Bass, Epoch Times
“It is hard to believe no one has written a detailed account of the difficult friendship between the two Virginian revolutionaries George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. We now have Cogliano’s meticulously researched, insightful, and fluidly written account of their history with each other. This book is just what we need as we approach the 250th anniversary of what these two men helped put in motion, the American Revolution.”―Annette Gordon-Reed, author of The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family
“Superb, compelling history. Deftly interweaving the personal and the political, Cogliano shows that Washington and Jefferson had a much closer relationship than is typically acknowledged, first as political allies, then as trusted friends and confidants, but the party strife of the young republic made them bitter opponents.”―Eliga H. Gould, author of Among the Powers of the Earth: The American Revolution and the Making of a New World Empire
“A persuasively argued, well-written biography that illuminates and enlivens its subjects and their relationship. Avoiding the pitfalls of both the celebratory national narrative and its revisionist counterpoint, Cogliano enables readers to make better sense of the complicated circumstances―and complicated people―who revolutionized America, for better and for worse.”―Peter S. Onuf, author of Jefferson and the Virginians: Democracy, Constitutions, and Empire
“A fantastic work of comparative history. Washington and Jefferson’s collaboration endured for three highly productive decades, but then, as now, even the warmest friendships sometimes got pulverized by politics. Cogliano’s poignant reminder that Washington and Jefferson never reconciled inspires me, as it may you, to try to rebuild bridges.”―Woody Holton, author of Liberty Is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written book covers history though lives of two men with different perspectives
I enjoyed this book which nicely combines elements of biography with American history in the Founding Era. Although only 300 pages long, the book covers the early lives of Washington and Jefferson and their encounters as the Revolutionary War approached . Both were Virginians, but Washington had a larger perspective that went beyond the colony (and later state) of Virginia to what would become the larger nation. The two men did become friends and frequent correspondents, with Jefferson joining Washington's cabinet as secretary of state Ultimately, the two had significant disagreements and became estranged in Washington's last years, though Jefferson later worked to minimize what were real differences in political beliefs.The book was easy to read and really covered a lot in its pages - from fairly detailed biographies of both men, discussion of the path to war, and subsequent setting up of the nation and Washington's presidency. I learned a lot about both men, their beliefs, and their attitudes toward government (Washington favored a strong central government, and Jefferson believed more in the power of the states). An issue that runs through the book is slavery, which both men disdained, with Jefferson repeatedly claiming it to be abhorrent, but doing little to eliminate it (or, unlike Washington, release slaves essential to maintaining his plantation and attendant lifestyle).I'd recommend the book as a good account of the background, personalities, and also actions of the two men, along with an overview of the history of their times. Both had their flaws (and I think Jefferson sometimes comes off badly) but the lives of both were fascinating and give lots of insights about founding of the country and beliefs as to what its government should be.An excellent book that tells the story of the past well and raises issues about government relevant today - highly recommended!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
An engaging book about our founding fathers who were able to work together, despite their differences, for the good of the country.
5.0 out of 5 stars arrived as scheduled
as advertised, in perfect condition, is Christmas present for my husband.
5.0 out of 5 stars A NECESSARY REMINDING!
Francis D. Cogliano offers a compelling reexamination of the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, presenting it not as mere rivalry or estrangement, but as a complex and at times productive partnership spanning three decades. He challenges the prevailing notion that the two were adversaries from the outset, instead demonstrating that they shared genuine mutual respect rooted in their common dedication to American independence, republican ideals, western expansion, and commerce. Despite foundational differences—Washington championing the authority of the traditional Virginian gentry and a strong central government, and Jefferson preferring a meritocratic elite and decentralized state power—their convictions aligned surprisingly often, underscoring the fascinating tension between unity and ideological divergence in the early republic.Barnes & NobleHistory TodayThe Wall Street JournalCogliano excels at balancing biographical nuance with political context, weaving personal correspondence and pivotal moments—such as Washington’s selection of Jefferson as Secretary of State or the rupture around the Whiskey Rebellion—into a broader narrative of partnership turned polarization. Reviewers commend his vivid dual portrait: Washington’s solemn, commanding presence contrasted with Jefferson’s refined, more casual persona provides texture and depth to their evolving bond. Importantly, Cogliano situates their disagreements within the broader fissures of the new nation, showing how political partisanship and policy disputes—especially over finance and foreign affairs—eventually eclipsed an otherwise close relationship.The Wall Street JournalHistory TodayPublishersWeekly.comOverall, A Revolutionary Friendship stands out for its nuanced treatment of one of the Founding Generation’s most consequential relationships. Whether you see it as a history of friendship, politics, or philosophical divergence, Cogliano invites readers to reassess the human dimension behind the formation of American government—and reminds us how even foundational agreements may unravel in the face of rising partisanship
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read for American History buffs!
This book is an enlightening portrait of the relationship between Washington and Jefferson framed in the context of the epochal events of the founding of the United States, and their shared culture and experiences as Virginians. Cogliano takes a thoughtful but pointed and unapologetic approach to their problematic positions on the most complex sociological challenges of that era, slavery and indigenous peoples. This book is thoroughly researched and thoroughly accessible to all who have an interest in Washington, Jefferson and the times in which they lived.
3.0 out of 5 stars Extra Extra - America's Founders Owned Slaves!
Not much to say here, other than the author's biases are on display through his unnecessary and subjective editorialization of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. I knew it was going to get bad when I first saw the reference to land in America being "stolen" from the native Indians. And from there, it only gets worse, as the author doesn't let his readers forget that both George and Thomas were the masters of hundreds of slaves, and if it weren't for the slaves than neither would have amounted to much of anything at all. He really does make this feeble argument - George Washington's ownership of slaves allowed him to beat the British in 1783. Truly incredible reasoning.Do yourself a favor and don't buy or read this book.
1.0 out of 5 stars Another writer beating up the Founding Fathers over slavery!
This writer just wanted to beat up on two of our most important Founding Fathers over slavery…and adds much crap nowhere based on any facts! Not worth the purchase!
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