Overview
Presidents closely examines the hopes and disappointments, the victories and defeats, and the integrity and perfidy of the previous leaders of this country. Each biographical sketch evokes the human dimension of that president, bypassing political theory in favor of a narrative combined with analysis of his career and legacy. Readers will find the essential facts about each man's life, as well as a portrait of the president as a person.Organized chronologically by administration, each essay covers: A quote from that president's inaugural address.
Date and place of birth, as well as a chronology of his life
The most important developments in his presidency, both domestic and foreign
A further reading list on that president.
Synopsis
Current up to the presidency of George W. Bush, this biographical dictionary by Hamilton (history, Spring Hill College, U. of Tennessee) presents biographical essays on each of the US presidents that primarily explore their political careers and their records while occupying the executive office. Each entry contains a chronology and a guide to further reading. Appendixes offer further information on election results, cabinet officers, family facts, and "unusual" facts. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
This book focuses on the men who have occupied the highest position in the administrative branch of the U.S. government<-->the presidency. Organized chronologically, it provides biographical sketches of every person who has held this post (including the current president, George W. Bush). The chapters leave aside political theory in favor of humanizing portraits of the Commanders-in-Chief. Each essay describes one president's accomplishments and defeats, outlines the significant events of his tenure, and evaluates his performance. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)