Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World

Refusing A Crown is sweeping and original history that reveals how George Washington’s voluntary surrender of power—an act unmatched in its time—shaped the American republic, influenced revolutions around the world, and remains one of the few moments in history capable of uniting Americans across today’s political divide.

At a time when Americans once again argue about power, authority, and whether the nation still believes in “no kings,” one figure continues to stand apart: George Washingto...