U.S. Presidency (ENHANCED eBook)
Author | : Tim McNeese |
Publisher | : Lorenz Educational Press |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2001-09-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781429109482 |
ISBN-13 | : 1429109483 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Download or read book U.S. Presidency (ENHANCED eBook) written by Tim McNeese and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The U.S. Presidency" traces the complicated evolution of the American presidency from 1789 to the present. From George Washington to George W. Bush, the distinct legacies and unique contributions of all 43 American presidents are discussed. Using a biographical format, special emphasis is given to the powerful convergence of personality and circumstance which transformed the office of our nation's chief executive into the most prominent and influential political office in the world. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests, answer key, and bibliography included.