Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary - Couverture souple

Hamilton, Neil A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0816064245 ISBN 13 : 9780816064243

Editeur : Checkmark Books, 2005

Synopsis

The president of the United States is a highly visible public figure, a bearer of immense responsibility, and the subject of intense scrutiny. He is accountable for war, economic depression, domestic strife, national security, partisan politics, and overseas conflict. Presidents, Second Edition closely examines the hopes and disappointments, the victories and defeats, and the integrity and perfidy of the men who have held this office. With current information through the January 2005 inauguration, Presidents, Second Edition is an expertly written, detailed reference that narrates and explains the lives and careers of America's presidents. It is an essential guide for anyone seeking a complete understanding of the development and workings of the United States government and a great read for those who are fascinated by the interplay of politics and power and interested in an analysis of career and legacy. Comprehensive and accessible, this edition contains biographies and portraits of all presidents, a detailed chronology of the political history of the United States from the Revolution to the present, and suggested further reading about each president.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Neil A. Hamilton holds a B.A. and an M.A. in history from the University of Miami and a Ph.D. in American history from the University of Tennessee. He is currently a professor of history at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. Hamilton also serves as adjunct professor of American history at University of South Alabama. A member of the Authors Guild and the Organization of American Historians, Hamilton is the author or coauthor of nine nonfiction books, including The ABC-Clio Companion to the 1960s Counterculture in America, Militias in America: A Reference Handbook, and the first edition of Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary for Facts On File.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Checkmark Books
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0816064245
• ISBN 13: 9780816064243
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 496
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible