Essays on the presidents : principles and politics /
This collection of essays shares the humorous, intriguing, and little-known or widely misunderstood aspects of the American presidency. Personality - of the most interesting presidents and of the author himself - is an important theme throughout this collection. This book leads the reader to see wha...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Fort Worth, Texas :
TCU Press,
[2012]
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | This collection of essays shares the humorous, intriguing, and little-known or widely misunderstood aspects of the American presidency. Personality - of the most interesting presidents and of the author himself - is an important theme throughout this collection. This book leads the reader to see what is often overlooked in the history of American presidents: their humanity. The author corrects the misconceptions many Americans deem as truth in a lighthearted and characteristic voice, showing the significant changes in the presidential office since its conception, while also showcasing his lifetime of research and his expertise in the field of American history. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiii, 245 pages) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780875654980 0875654983 |