| Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989 Contributor(s): Beschloss, Michael R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0743257448 ISBN-13: 9780743257442 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: From the author "Newsweek" called the nations leading presidential historian comes an inspiring narrative chronicling the crucial moments when a courageous president has dramatically changed the future of the United States. of full-color photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State |
| Dewey: 973.099 |
| Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.13" W x 9.25" (1.19 lbs) 448 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presidential Courage is a brilliantly readable and inspiring saga about crucial times in American history when a courageous President dramatically changed our future. Like Beschloss's previous book, The Conquerors, it was a New York Times bestseller for months. With surprising new sources and a dazzling command of history and human character, Beschloss brings to life those flawed, complex men -- and their wives, families, friends and foes. Never have we had a more intimate, behind-the-scenes view of Presidents coping with the supreme dilemmas of their lives. For Americans who must choose Presidents and assess them once they are elected, Presidential Courage sets a lasting standard by showing us the best in Presidential leadership. |
Contributor Bio(s): Beschloss, Michael R.: - Michael Beschloss has been called "the nation's leading Presidential historian" by Newsweek. He has written eight books on American Presidents and is NBC News Presidential Historian, as well as contributor to PBS's The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and two sons. |