Forward
Subtitle: America's presidents from Washington to Obama
By: Q. David Bowers, Dave Lifton
Contributors: Lifton, Dave
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Atlanta, Ga
Language: eng
Number of pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9780794837242
Subjects: Presidents; Biography; Presidents' spouses; History
Description: Barack Obama's historic presidential election and his triumphant 2012 reelection are the backdrop to this dramatic view of our nation's chief executives. From George Washington to Obama, presidents have shaped our country and our world. In this richly illustrated volume, you'll learn about all of the men who have held America's highest office - their politics and personalities, their ambitions and achievements. Join distinguished authors Q. David Bowers and Dave Lifton on a term-by-term tour of these American legends, enriched by exciting descriptions of the changing nation to put each chief executive into historical and cultural context. You'll come to know our nation's greatest men as never before.