This book had been sitting on my shelf for years, mainly because I usually don't like Revolutionary War history. But damn, this was a great book. Not only does it explore the rich complexities of an amazing man, but he writes in an incredibly engaging way. Wiencek takes his time in explaining his own journey through the archives and certainly doesn't answer all the questions he has about Washington's views on slavery, and especially the changs in those views. And he's okay with not being a know-it-all historian. Highly recommended, even if you're not sure you want to read about yet another founding father.