Description: Imagine being the most powerful person in the world. All your daily needs taken care of, full-time luxury, the ability to change the lives of millions of people, for better or for worse. There have been forty-five male presidents of the United States. One woman, Hillary Clinton, came close. But who are these people, really? The answer to that seemingly simple question is the quest of this book. And the answer is complicated because so many different circumstances are involved. There have been bad people elected to the highest office of the land as well as noble ones. It's sometimes difficult to make the judgment. But we, the authors, will decide based upon the facts that we have uncovered. Some presidents were drunks. Some corrupt. A few outright racist. Almost all had hidden eccentricities that may startle you. All endured heartbreak. And each president has affected you by the way they conducted themselves in office. Decisions made hundreds of years ago resonate today. Thus, our history book series switches from the "killing" concept to the "confronting" arena. But the style is the same. No fussing around, right to the point. Different eras, strange occurrences, dubious behavior. These will be vividly chronicled as we assess the leaders who made the United States what it is today. For better or, in more than a few cases, for worse., Instant #1 New York Times and USA Today nonfiction bestseller! Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit. Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents. From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and some have changed as America has changed. Whether famous, infamous, or obscure, all the presidents shaped our nation in unexpected ways. The authors' extensive research has uncovered never before seen historical facts based on private correspondence and newly discovered documentation, such as George Washington's troubled relationship with his mother. In Confronting the Presidents, O'Reilly and Dugard present 45 wonderfully entertaining and insightful portraits of each president, with no-spin commentary on their achievements--or lack thereof. Who best served America, and who undermined the founding ideals? Who were the first ladies, and what were their surprising roles in making history? Which presidents were the best, which the worst, and which didn't have much impact? How do decisions made in one era, under the pressure of particular circumstances, still resonate today? And what do presidents like to eat, drink, and do when they aren't working--or even sometimes when they are? These and many more questions are answered in each fascinating chapter of Confronting the Presidents . Written with O'Reilly and Dugard's signature style, authority, and eye for telling detail, Confronting the Presidents will delight all readers of history, politics, and current affairs, especially during the 2024 election season.
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Book Title: Confronting the Presidents : No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden
Number of Pages: 432 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Year: 2024
Item Height: 1.3 in
Topic: Political Process / General, History & Theory, Presidents & Heads of State, American Government / General, American Government / Executive Branch, United States / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 10.6 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
