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American Tragedy
by David E. Kaiser
Using an enormous range of source materials from these administrations, Kaiser shows how the policies that led to the war were developed during Eisenhower's tenure …
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An American Life
by Ronald Reagan
In this remarkable autobiography, Ronald Reagan presents a definitive personal account of his historic presidency. With uncompromising candor, modesty, and wit, he tells the story …
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James Madison and the Creation of the American Republic
by Jack N. Rakove
Maths Quest Maths B Year 12 for Queensland Second Edition is a new edition of this highly successful student text designed to meet the requirements …
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Thomas Jefferson
by R. B. Bernstein
In this definitive short biography, Bernstein deftly synthesizes the massive scholarship on his subject into an insightful, evenhanded account illuminating Jefferson's central place in the …
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"We'll Never be Young Again"
by Chuck Fries
This compelling account of our 35th president's last week is written with remarkable detail and intimacy through narration, personal stories and shared experience.
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Woodrow Wilson
by H. W. Brands
An acclaimed historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist offers a clear, comprehensive, and timely account of Wilson's unusual route to the White House, his campaign against …
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Murder at Midnight
by Elliott Roosevelt
When Judge Horace Blackwell is found murdered in his White House suite, the primary suspect becomes black housekeeper Sara Carter, but Carter swears that she …
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Bill Clinton: Great expectations
by Nigel Hamilton
Bill Clinton, forty-second president of the United States, is the quintessential baby boomer: on the one hand blessed with a near-genius IQ, on the other, …
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1968
by Lewis L. Gould
Gould considers the surprising decision of Lyndon Johnson not to seek renomination for the presidency; the phenomena of Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy; the campaigns …
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
by Roy Jenkins
In acute, stylish prose, Jenkins tackles all of the nuances and intricacies of FDRUs character--a masterly work by the "New York Times" bestselling author of …
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Patriarch
by Richard Norton Smith
A dramatic portrait of George Washington's presidential years, Patriarch is a gripping story of politics and statecraft. Smith describes Washington's struggle to preside over the …
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American Sphinx
by Joseph J. Ellis
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Following Thomas Jefferson from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to his retirement in Monticello, Joseph J. Ellis unravels the …
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Fortunate Son
by James Hatfield
This new edition of the candid and controversial biography of George W. Bush offers an incisive look at Bush's questionable military history, disastrous business ventures, …
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Presidential Elections
by Nelson W. Polsby
This work, updated to reflect developments since 1996, addresses the essential challenges of the system of choosing a president in the US. It highlights the …
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Theodore Roosevelt
by Louis Auchincloss
Chronicles the life of Theodore Roosevelt, providing information on his military career, his early involvement in the politics of New York City, and his ascent …
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Thomas Jefferson
by Joyce Oldham Appleby
Few presidents embody the American spirit as fully as Thomas Jefferson. He was possessed of an unrivaled political imagination, and his vision accounts for the …
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James Madison
by Garry Wills
1. Madison, James 1751-1836 2. Presidents United States - Bopgra[ju 3. Imoted States - Politics and government - 1809 -1817.
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The American Presidency
by Lonnie G. Bunch
Traces the evolution of the American presidency from George Washington to the present, drawing from the collections of the National Museum of American History to …
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The Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
by Phillip Shaw Paludan
In this study, Paludan offers us Lincoln in the round - a complex, even contradictory personality who found greatness without seeking it and who felt …
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Patriot Sage
by Gary L. Gregg
This illustrated volume commemorates the life and legacy of America's Founding Father by bringing noteworthy scholars and authors together for a timely and topical consideration …
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The President as Statesman
by Daniel D. Stid
A political scientist who went on to become president, Woodrow Wilson envisioned a "responsible government" in which a strong leader and principled party would integrate …