| With scrupulous scholarship and engaging immediacy, The American Presidents illuminates the lives, times, and legacies of the 44 men who have shaped the office and our nation. This perennial best-seller is now completely up-to-date, including a full profile of the first African American commander-in-chief, President Barack Obama. Includes: * Close-up portraits capturing each president's trials and triumphs, ambitions and fears, battles with Congress, bold decisions, and haunting mistakes * At-a-glance tables highlighting key facts about the presidents and their terms, first ladies, vice presidents, presidential elections, cabinets, and political control of Congress * A sweeping tour of presidential historic sites, including the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, Kansas, and the Coolidge Homestead in Plymouth, Vermont * Timelines at the start of each section, which provide a brief overview of each president's major life events * Lively anecdotes revealing the influence of each man's childhood, education, and previous career on his style, successes, and missteps in office * Quotes from the presidents and reflections from their contemporaries and historians REVIEW |
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