Did you know that Warren G. Harding played poker in the White House at least once a week? Or that Richard Nixon was a Quaker? The History Buff's Guide to the Presidents takes a peek behind the scenes, revealing everything you ever wanted to know about the families, personal habits, and social lives of the most powerful job in the world. Author Thomas R. Flagel's unique perspective on the presidents makes this an essential book for the merely curious and hardcore history buffs alike. From George Washington to Barack Obama, Flagel's top ten lists compile the most religious presidents, the biggest scandals, and more to present a comprehensive history of the American presidents. Do You Think You Know The Presidents? Top Ten Presidential Pastimes Top Ten Most Controversial Elections Top Ten Assassinations and Attempts Top Ten Debt Presidencies Top Ten Most Influential First Ladies"
John Adams 13. William Clinton 13.James Madison 14. William Andrew Jackson 14.William H. Taft 15. James Madison 15. Barack Obama 15. Harry Truman 16. James Monroe 16. Lyndon Johnson 16. Woodrow Wilson 17. Lyndon Johnson 17.
In 1860, Lincoln helped Nancy Clarkson secure a divorce from husband John Clarkson, who had committed adultery, deserted the family, and had just been convicted of raping their daughter.11 As a consequence of what he had seen time and ...
In this book--both history and biography, informative and entertaining, meant to be read all at once or in bite-sized chunks--historian Thomas Flagel distills the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln in twenty-five annotated lists ...
In The History Buff's Guide to World War II, Thomas R. Flagel leaves no stone unturned as he presents dozens of top ten lists that examine the politics, leaders, and battles of the Second World War.
Presents annotated lists of facts on Civil War topics such as political issues, military life, changes in society, life on the home front, heroes and heroines, and Civil War study today.
Thomas B. Buell, The Warrior Generals: Combat Leadership on the Civil War (New York: Crown, 1997), 276. See also Francis MacDonnell, “The Confederate Spin on Winfield Scott and George Thomas,” CWH 44 (1998), 255–66.
In The History Buff's Guide to World War II, Thomas R. Flagel leaves no stone unturned as he presents dozens of top ten lists that examine the politics, leaders, and battles of the Second World War.
85 “I feel as if”: Williams, Reclaiming Authorship, 52. 86 “Candidates for”: Robert Remini, The Election of Andrew Jackson (Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1963), 62. 87 “born and bred”: Edinburgh Review, January 1820. The author was Sydney ...
A comprehensive guide to the major people, places, and events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg in July, 1863; and contains detailed top-ten lists of the most significant elements of the battle.
( 4 ) Charles E. Whittaker ( 1901–1973 ) , of Missouri , served as associate justice 1957–1962 . He generally voted with the conservative bloc . He resigned for health reasons . ( 5 ) Potter Stewart ( 1915–1985 ) , of Ohio , served as ...