The Complete Book of US Presidents: Fourth Edition
- ISBN-10
- 0785839232
- ISBN-13
- 9780785839231
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-02-02
- Publisher
- Crestline Books
- Author
- Bill Yenne
Description
Discover the history and personal stories of 45 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-fifth, Donald Trump, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 45 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including each president's official White House portrait, sidebars about each and every vice president and First Lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover. The Complete Book of US Presidents: Fourth Edition is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
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