Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary (Political Biographies) (American Political Biographies) - Softcover

Facts On File

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816082472 ISBN 13: 9780816082476

Publisher: Checkmark Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Presidents, Third Edition closely examines the hopes and disappointments, the victories and defeats, and the integrity and weaknesses of the men who have held this office. Featuring up-to-date information, including the January 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama, the first African-American president of the United States, this new edition is an expertly written, detailed reference that narrates and explains the lives and careers of America's presidents. It is an essential guide for anyone seeking a complete understanding of the development and workings of the United States government, as well as a great read for those who are fascinated by the interplay of politics, power, career, and legacy. Comprehensive and accessible, Presidents, Third Edition contains biographies and portraits of all presidents, a detailed chronology of the life of each president, and suggested further reading about each president.

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About the Author

Neil A. Hamilton holds a B.A. and an M.A. in history from the University of Miami and a Ph.D. in American history from the University of Tennessee. He is currently a professor of history at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. Hamilton also serves as adjunct professor of American history at University of South Alabama. A member of the Authors Guild and the Organization of American Historians, Hamilton is the author or coauthor of nine nonfiction books, including The ABC-Clio Companion to the 1960s Counterculture in America, Militias in America: A Reference Handbook, and the first edition of Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary for Facts On File.

Edition details

• Publisher: Checkmark Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816082472
• ISBN 13: 9780816082476
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 496