Presidents and Presidencies in American History: A Social, Political, and Cultural Encyclopedia and Document Collection [4 volumes]
- ISBN-10
- 1440865914
- ISBN-13
- 9781440865916
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 1451
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-10-31
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Jolyon P. Girard
Description
This innovative encyclopedia explores the life and times of America's forty-five presidents—from the first administration to that of Donald Trump. • Enables readers to better understand each president's unique contributions to American history, providing significantly more detail than typical reference works on the U.S. presidency • Includes substantial historical overview essays as well as a penetrating critical analysis, in addition to detailed biographical essays, of each presidency • Offers a curated selection of primary documents, combining the educational power of primary and secondary sources to create a richer learning experience for readers
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