?the greatest man in the world?: a global history of george washington [named the ?father of his country,? George washington was indelibly associated with being an american figure

However, he has also & nbsp; been & nbsp; an international symbol of liberty and freedom from the start of the american revolution through the present. ?the greatest man in the world??a & nbsp;  title based on an actual quotation from king george III?follows different nations? Changing perceptions of washington from his emergence during the french and indian war through his death and into the modern day. Framing early america within a global history, this manuscript is the first to examine washington as a world figure rather than one & nbsp; who & nbsp; was exclusively american. IT will also be the first project to show that washington was celebrated not just in america but all over the world. IT will be written exclusively for a public audience and released to coincide with the celebration & nbsp; of & nbsp; the 250TH anniversary & nbsp; of the american revolution,  appearing & nbsp; on & nbsp; or before washington?s 300TH birthday. [edited by & nbsp; staff]]