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Author:

Matuz, Roger, author.

Title:

The presidents fact book : the achievements, campaigns, events, triumphs, and legacies of every president / Roger Matuz ; revised and updated by Bill Harris & Thomas J. Craughwell.

Edition:

First revised paperback edition

Publisher:

Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

817 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm

Subject:

Presidents--United States--Anecdotes.--Anecdotes.
Presidents--United States--History--Anecdotes.
Presidents.
United States.
Anecdotes.
Biography--Anecdotes.
History.

Other Authors:

Harris, Bill, 1933- author of revisions.
Craughwell, Thomas J., 1956- author of revisions.

Notes:

Includes index.

Summary:

"This new edition of The Presidents Fact Book is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all 45 United States presidents. Combining the breadth of a textbook with the intimacy of a primary sourcebook, this invaluable volume includes childhood histories of the presidents, key legislation and triumphs during their terms, information on their family lives, and thoughts on their political legacies. Whether you're interested in the evolution of modern political parties; want to trace the country's route to war, revolution, or prosperity; or simply need to know the composition of FDR's first cabinet, The Presidents Fact Book is an ideal resource and a compelling read."--Page [4] of cover.

ISBN:

0316435287
9780316435284

OCLC:

(OCoLC)967726925

Locations:

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

GYPE631 -- Knoxville Public Library (Knoxville)

P1AX906 -- Indian Hills Community College Library - Ottumwa (Ottumwa)

BXPC851 -- Roland Public Library (Roland)

XAPE737 -- Shenandoah Public Library (Shenandoah)