William E. Leuchtenburg

The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton

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ISBN 13:: 9780195176162
author:: William E. Leuchtenburg
format:: HardBack
publisher:: OUP USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 904
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 6.6 x 16.8 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Communication Studies
Condition:: New
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The American President: A Chronicle of Power and Leadership From the assassination of William McKinley in 1901 to Bill Clinton's last night in office in January 2001, this comprehensive account explores the lives and actions of America's presidents. Renowned presidential historian William Leuchtenburg offers a nuanced assessment of each president's conduct, preoccupations, and temperament, shedding light on their struggles with contradictory forces. Leuchtenburg portrays the enormous growth of presidential power from its early days to the imperial presidency of the 20th century, highlighting both periods of progressive reform and times of conflict, such as two world wars, Vietnam, and the war on terror. This book reveals how presidents navigated the complexities of maintaining their reputation while executing their goals, often through means that shaped their image today. With a new preface in this edition, The American President provides a timely reflection on the office that has shaped and continues to shape the destiny of the United States and its people.

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