Synopses & Reviews
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What a wonderful way to learn about our American presidents. This handsomely illustrated volume--with essays by our nation's finest historians--brings with fresh anecdotes, stylish prose, and sharp analysis. A treasure! (Stephen E. Ambrose)
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This outstanding collection of essaysÖ should be read by every citizen (Dallas Morning News)
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Well produced and richly illustrated, the book is an ideal introduction to the presidency (Chicago Tribune)
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The splendid illustrations accompanying the text...add richness and depth. [An] estimable book. (Publishers Weekly)
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An engaging look at our past 41 presidents. (Barnesandnoble.com)
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A handsome primer... well worth its price (Associated Press)
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Displaying wit and narrative flair, (these) elegant essays offer a fresh perspective on that most fascinating group of Americans: the American presidents. (New York African Sun Times)
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A wonderful book. (Boston Herald)
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A brilliant collection of fascinating photographs and essays written by the Society of American Historians. (BookPage)
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A wonderful book to read and also a great reference to have around for when your child needs to do a report on a president! (Boston Herald)
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Gracefully written and illustrated. (Baltimore Sun)
Synopsis
Written by members of the prestigious Society of American Historians, this book is a thoughtful and engaging examination of the 42 men who have served as President of the United States. Illustrated with timeless photos.
Table of Contents
Introduction The Presidents George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler James K. Polk Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant Rutherford B. Hayes James A. Garfield Chester A. Arthur Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Richard M. Nixon Gerald R. Ford Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan George Bush Bill Clinton The Campaigns and Inaugural Addresses About the Contributors Index Photo Credits