Promotional Information

This engaging and authoritative four-volume resource offers fascinating portrayals of the 44 men who have achieved the ultimate seat of power in the United States—the presidency.

Table of Contents

VOLUME 4 Lyndon Baines Johnson, Shamira M. Gelbman Richard M. Nixon, Luke Nichter Gerald R. Ford, Frank Colucci James Earl Carter, Ellen G. Rafshoon Ronald Reagan, Michael Allen George Herbert Walker Bush, Katherine E. Ellison William Jefferson Clinton, Jeffery Crouch George Walker Bush, Luke Nichter Barack Hussein Obama Jr., Michael Beauchamp Powers and Process of the Presidency, Stephen R. Routh Bibliography, Editor and Contributors, Index,

About the Author

Mathew Manweller, PhD, is associate professor of political science at Central Washington University, Ellensburg.

Reviews

The chronological, sequential approach to presenting presidential biographies, and the content, is unique and enlightening.
*ARBA*

Volume 4 ends with a section titled "Powers and Process of the Presidency," which details the evolution of the presidential powers and function of the executive branch. This thorough volume offers high-quality information and features time lines, graphs, and some charts. Overall, it is a fine example of a reference work that provides historical information useful in all types of libraries. Summing up: Highly recommended.
*Choice*

Its usefulness as a convenient "one-stop shop" for all things presidential makes this a valuable resource for high-school and undergraduate collections seeking to fill a niche or support history and civics curricula.
*Booklist*

A welcome addition to any library looking to provide patrons with a one-stop resource on all of our nation's commanders in chief. It contains a wealth of information and will be a good starting point for related research.
*Library Journal*