The American Presidency

The American Presidency

by Alan Brinkley (Author)

Synopsis

An incisive and accessible reference on the American presidency, with essays by the nation's leading historians. An indispensable resource for the curious reader and the serious historian alike, The American Presidency showcases some of the most provocative interpretive history being written today. This rich narrative history sheds light on the hubris, struggles, and brilliance of our nation's leaders. Coupling vivid writing with unparalleled scholarship, these insightful essays from well-known historians cover every presidency from the first through the forty-third.

$7.74

Save:$43.96 (85%)

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 592
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Academic)
Published: 01 Sep 2004

ISBN 10: 0618382739
ISBN 13: 9780618382736

Author Bio
Alan Brinkley is university provost and the Allan Nevins Professor of History at Columbia University. He is the author of, among other works, Voices of Protest: Huey Long, Father Coughlin, and the Great Depression, which received the National Book Award. Davis Dyer is president of the Winthrop Group and a senior consultant for the Monitor Group in Cambridge, Massachusetts.