Screen LibraryThe American presidents, Washington to Tyler : what they did, what they said, what was said about them, with full source notes /
"Through current day, only forty-three men have held the office of the President of the United States, and some have been sanctified and some reviled. This historical work addresses the careers of the first ten presidents, men who made vital contributions not only to the office of the presidenc...
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| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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"Through current day, only forty-three men have held the office of the President of the United States, and some have been sanctified and some reviled. This historical work addresses the careers of the first ten presidents, men who made vital contributions not only to the office of the presidency, but to the course of the fledgling nation"--Provided by publisher. |
| Carrier Form: | x, 450 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9780786463367 (softcover : alk. paper) : 0786463368 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | E176 |
| CLC: | K837.127 |
| Call Number: | K837.127/N948 |
| Contents: | The American presidency -- George Washington: the man who would not be king -- John Adams: the revolution was made in the minds of the people -- Thomas Jefferson: the polymath president -- James Madison: that dear little Jemmy -- James Monroe: the last of the cocked hats -- John Quincy Adams: a man of principles, not parties -- Andrew Jackson: a good friend and a bad enemy -- Martin Van Buren: the foxy first full-time politician -- William Henry Harrison: sung into the presidency -- John Tyler: president or acting president? |