The Presidents of the United States of America
Author : Frank Burt Freidel
Publisher :
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 44,48 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Presidents
ISBN :
Author : Frank Burt Freidel
Publisher :
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 44,48 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Presidents
ISBN :
Author : Bill Yenne
Publisher : Crestline Books
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 39,23 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0785839232
Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including the presidents' official White House portraits, sidebars about each and every vice president and first lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover. The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
Author : Elizabeth Andrews
Publisher : Publications International
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 47,18 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Presidents
ISBN : 9781412798136
From George Washington to Barack Obama, Presidents of the United States covers the 43 men who have held the nation's highest office. This attractive book provides information about each U. S. president and audio clips of one or more defining quotation from each president. Presidents of the United States has a built-in control panel, with a numeric keypad and volume control. Each presidential quotation in the book has a numeric code. To hear the quotation, enter the code. Authentic presidential recordings were used, if available; in other cases, a voice actor recited the presidential quotation. The book presents more than 50 audio clips and 25 minutes total audio time.
Author : William A. DeGregorio
Publisher :
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 12,21 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780942637922
A ready reference guide to the presidents of the United States, from George Washington through Bill Clinton.
Author : Franklin Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 19,13 MB
Release : 2019-09-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781691870752
A history of the office of the President of the United States, from 1789 to the present... This book is a perfect introduction to America's Presidents and the United States Government. Each chapter takes an education look at the life of an American President, how they rose into power, and what the country was like during their time in office. Never before has so much information been packed into one easy to read book. In Presidents of the United States of America, you will learn: Biographical details about each President's birthplace, family life, political party and other interesting trivia The headlines, scandals, heroes, and villains that defined America Presidential nicknames, famous quotes and detailed stories of ruthless Presidential Campaigns The fascinating history of the White House And so much more... Presidents of the United States of America is perfect for readers of all ages. Clear, easy to use, and full of valuable information, this book is a must for anyone interested in American history. Relive the fascinating course of the United State's history through the lives of its Presidents, from George Washington all the way up to its present leaders. A perfect resource for home and school.
Author : Bill Yenne
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,72 MB
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780760350072
In this momentous election year, experience the history and personal stories of all 44 U.S. Presidents in this beautifully illustrated edition. From the first president, George Washington, to the most recent, Barack Obama, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of each of the 44 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and expounding on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Vastly illustrated with sidebars about each and every vice president, First Lady, and interesting anecdotes on each president, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover during election season. The Complete Book of US Presidents is truly an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
Author : Brian Lamb
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 40,12 MB
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 154177437X
The complete rankings of our best -- and worst -- presidents, based on C-SPAN's much-cited Historians Surveys of Presidential Leadership. Over a period of decades, C-SPAN has surveyed leading historians on the best and worst of America's presidents across a variety of categories -- their ability to persuade the public, their leadership skills, their moral authority, and more. The crucible of the presidency has forged some of the very best and very worst leaders in our national history, along with everyone in between. Based on interviews conducted over the years with a variety of presidential biographers, this book provides not just a complete ranking of our presidents, but stories and analyses that capture the character of the men who held the office. From Abraham Lincoln's political savvy and rhetorical gifts to James Buchanan's indecisiveness, this book teaches much about what makes a great leader -- and what does not. As America looks ahead to our next election, this book offers perspective and criteria to help us choose our next leader wisely.
Author : Marcus Cunliffe
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 26,72 MB
Release : 1968
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Jodie Shepherd
Publisher :
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 11,43 MB
Release : 2015
Category :
ISBN : 9781435161566
Author :
Publisher : C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 35,41 MB
Release : 2005-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780516274751
An introduction to the life of George Washington, a brave man and good military leader who became the nation's first president.