A Visual Encyclopedia of American Presidents 1789-1901: A Chronological Guide to More than a Century of American Presidents from George Washington to William McKinley, with an Analysis of the Role of Each President, Statesman and Private Individual

This fascinating guide to the early presidents of America looks at the roll call of men voted to high office. Their social backgrounds, education, military or legal training and career path to the presidency are presented along with an insightful analysis of the success each made of the role as statesman and politician. Each presidency is presented within the context of national and international tensions, wars and social developments, as well as the expansion of America westward. For anyone interested in the formation of the United States and the political leaders who helped to steer a course through a century of domestic and international history, this volume is the perfect read. • The presidential roll call to 1901, studied in thecontext of the key events that shaped the new nation,and shown with 225 photographs and illustrations • Provides an illustrated overview of the early historyof American politics from which the union of 13colonies emerged to form a nation • Looks at the role of president as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Head of State and Headof Government, and how each individual has fared aschief executive • A fascinating guide to some of the key figures ofAmerican political history such as GeorgeWashington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams andAbraham Lincoln