Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick has earned critical acclaim and widespread success for his historical works, including In the Hurricane's Eye and Valiant Ambition, which was awarded the George Washington Book Prize.
In the Hurricane's Eye: An Interview with Nathaniel Philbrick
Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick sat down to talk about his new book In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown.
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Valiant Ambition: An Interview with Nathaniel Philbrick
Pulitzer-prize winning author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses his book, Valiant Ambition, with Dr. Douglas Bradburn of the Washington Library at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
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Winner of the 2017 George Washington Book Prize
Mount Vernon congratulates Nathaniel Philbrick, winner of the 2017 George Washington Prize for his recent book, Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution.
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Benedict Arnold and George Washington
Nathaniel Philbrick on the complicated relationship between General Washington and turncoat Benedict Arnold.
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