Biographies of American presidents 1909-2001
Explore biographies of American presidents from 1909 to 2001, featuring in-depth looks at FDR, Truman, Wilson, and Gerald Ford. Discover essential history books on 20th-century U.S. leadership in this curated reading list.
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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 corporate interests, and his decline in popularity and health following the rejection by Congress of his League of Nations.
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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 "Churchill" and "Gladstone."
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Gerald Ford and the Challenges of the 1970s
by Yanek Mieczkowski
"In the author's reassessment of this underrated president, Ford emerges as a skilled executive, an effective diplomat, and a leader with a clear vision for America's future. Working to heal a divided nation, Ford unified the GOP and laid the groundwork for the Republican resurgence in subsequent decades."--BOOK JACKET.
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The Survivor
by John Furby Harris
A retrospective assessment of the Clinton presidency and its influence offers an illuminating analysis of the key personal, political, and policy decisions of the administration, assessing Bill Clinton's leadership style, his successes and failures, and the long-term implications of the Clinton presidency. 65,000 first printing.