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Books for Presidents' Day (page 3)


Cover art for MADISON AND JEFFERSON
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2010

"A superb book that greatly deepens our understanding of these founders."
A monumental account of a 50-year political partnership that shaped the early history of the United States. Read full book review >
Cover art for NIXONLAND
NONFICTION
Released: July 1, 2010

"Still, anyone who has not already read this essential history of the Nixonization of America, and especially anyone who did not live through the era, would do well to dig into this meaty book in this multimedia format."
In its hardcover format, Nixonland succeeded in telling the complicated story of the 1960s partly through a deft use of narration based on the medium most Americans relied on in that turbulent decade: network TV news reports. This enhanced e-book version replaces the photos illustrating the book with more than 30 contemporary video clips scattered throughout, all made available by CBS News. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LAST FOUNDING FATHER
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2009

"A worthy attempt to rescue Monroe from obscurity for a mainstream audience."
Cogent reexamination of a relatively neglected American icon. Read full book review >