Overview
Political and historical, Vice Presidents collects the life stories of every man that has held this office. Each expertly written biography addresses the state of the country at the time these men were in office and features: An analysis of prevailing political conditionsThe opposition
The relationships between the vice president and presidents
The political machinations of these men, some of whom gained the ultimate prize, presidency
A full chronology of the political history of the United States from 1789 to 2000.
Synopsis
Covering every American vice president from John Adams to Dick Cheney, Purcell (a former editor in chief of publications at the Iowa State Historical Society) presents 46 biographies that describe the political careers of the vice presidents, paying particular attention to their activities while serving in the executive branch. He also provides appendixes offering a chronology of events, listings of the vice presidents by alphabet and state, a list of unsuccessful vice- presidential candidates, and suggested further readings. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
This volume offers a view into the lives of America's vice presidents, focusing largely on their political maneuvering, the political conditions during their term, and the relationship between the v.p. and the president. Organized chronologically, it includes biographical sketches of every person who has served as vice president, including Dick Cheney. The book also serves as a chronology of the political history of the United States, from the American Revolution to the present. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)