American Presidents

In the 226 years since its inception, the U.S. presidency has survived controversy, scandal, resignation, civil war, and assassination. Every individual who has assumed the title of president has left a mark, for good or ill, on American history. This fourth edition of American Presidents examines the strengths and weaknesses, the successes and failures of each chief executive, from George Washington to Barack Obama.

Presents concise biographies of each of the 43 presidents of the United States. Volume 1. The American Presidency, George Washington -- Woodrow Wilson -- volume 2. Warren G. Harding -- Barack Obama, Index.