Essays on the Presidents : Principles and Politics /

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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Boller, Paul F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Fort Worth, Texas : TCU Press, [2012]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Presidents.
Politics and government
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
Presidents > États-Unis.
Presidents > United States.
United States.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement.
United States > Politics and government.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (224 pages).
ISBN:9780875654980

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