U.S. Presidents for Dummies with Online Practice - Paperback

by Marcus A. Stadelmann (Author)

Back Jacket

• Biographies of every president
• Lists of best and worst administrations
• Find FREE quizzes online!

How U.S. presidents made and make history

Who was the tallest? Who fought a duel? Who smuggled liquor into the White House during Prohibition? Why do we call them presidents in the first place? From Puritans to presidential tweets, this book uses the stories of the 45 incumbents as a framework to examine U.S. history and the present. Whether you're a student, a history buff--or even interested in becoming president yourself someday--this guide shows what it takes to be leader of the free world, and helps understand yesterday's, today's, and even tomorrow's union.

Inside...

• Trace the birth, growth, and influence of the office
• Assess the effect of personality and philosophy on policy
• Chart the rise--good and bad--of presidential "star" power
• Evaluate the 10 best--and 10 worst--administrations

Author Biography

Marcus A. Stadelmann, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and History at the University of Texas at Tyler. He received his PhD from the University of California at Riverside and has subsequently taught at universities in California, Utah, and Texas.