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American Presidents: Year by Year
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Comments/Reviews
Description: This fascinating multi-volume set illuminates the panorama of American history through the personal and professional stories of the nation's presidents. Arranged chronologically, and covering George Washington to George W. Bush, it juxtaposes the lives of each year's current, former, and future living presidents against each other and the historical backdrop of their times.
Each chapter opens with a summary of the year and describes the major issues and events the incumbent president faced. Separate sections within each chapter -- "Former Presidents" and "Future Presidents" -- detail important developments in the lives of past and future presidents month by month during that same year, highlighting political, social, and personal decisions that helped shape the course of American history. Rich with the fabric of history, American Presidents: Year by Year is not just a compendium of dry facts; rather it is an exploration of personality that brings each president alive through human details -- those personal and professional trials and decisions that make each life unique.
Review(s): "Nelson's unique reference work contributes a new perspective on the public and private lives of American presidents not only by documenting factual data but also exploring the personal decisions and life stories of each individual. ... Highly recommended. All libraries." -- Choice
"Readable and engaging, the short descriptive biographical entries portray what the current, former, and future Presidents did in a given year." -- Library Journal
"Filled with personal, political, and professional detials, the set not only provides valuable reference information, but also is interesting to read. ... This resource would be an excellent addition to an academic or public library." -- Booklist
"...the volumes are fascinating reading. Helping history teachers weave this into their classes and encouraging their students to use these for basic research should be exciting. Highly recommended." -- Gale Reference Reviews
"... this unique resource will be useful for students looking for information on our presidents and those who must report on the events of specific years." -- School Library Journal
    
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