History - U.S. Presidents from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From A Foreword: "...this chronicle of four days in November, 1963, is written, not to revive shock and tears, but to remember." This is about the death of President John F. Kennedy. Book - Good- condition. Maroon coated cloth over boards with faded gold gilt on front and spine. Front and back have much bumping and stain. There is edge and corner… Read more about this item

The story of the Louisiana Purchase. Key players: Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte, Robert Livingston, James Monroe. Book - Good- condition. Light green cloth over boards with red and purple graphic and title on front and spine. Covers have been cleaned, but still look soiled and stained. Corners and spine are very worn. End papers have colored scenes. Front has a pasted… Read more about this item

From the Introduction: "...Henry Adams wrote with a perception which warrants its frequent quotation: 'Almost every other American statesman might be described in a parenthesis. A few broad strokes of the brush would paint the portrait of all the early presidents with this exception...Jefferson could be painted only touch by touch, with a fine pencil.'" Book - Good+ condition. Red coated… Read more about this item

From back cover: "One April 27, 1806, during his second term as president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson confided to his friend Elizabeth Trist, 'I am preparing an occasional retreat in Bedford.' The property was a tract of land more than 4,000 acres that he had owned for over thirty years but had visited just four times - a… Read more about this item

The Whiute House Historical Association prints this book "to enhance understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion." The book lists presidents from Washington to Clinton. It features an info page about each president and a color photograph (or painting). Good condition. some edge/corner wear. I noted a couple notes and underlines, but the majority of the text is clean. Binding… Read more about this item

This book traces the life of the frontier clerk, storkeeper, lawyer, politician, and Civil War President. Good condition. Printed paper over boards. Some corner wear. Ex-library - peeling label on front, previous owner's name in ink on end paper, sticker on title page, stamps on top and back end papers. Text is clean, binding is tight. Please use photos as part… Read more about this item

From the Editor's Preface: "...you will find Herbert Hoover writing not as a former President, but as a former Boy. It is a role which suits him well. He has always loved the memory of his own boyhood, with a grave, affectionate, and wisely humorous regard for all boys and girls who are engaged in the serious business of growing… Read more about this item

From front DJ flap: "It is not commonly known that during several periods in his life President Harry S. Truman took pen in hand to record reminiscences of his childhood, military service and early political career. These reminiscences...as well a other shorter accounts have been thoughtfully pieced together into one continuous narrative by historian Robert H. Ferrell." "This is a warm,… Read more about this item

From the Preface: "There is nothing new in Tom's Boy Harry. All of the facts contained in this book have been published before. But this is the first time, as far as can be learned, that the facts and stories have been presented in one continuous and connected story. Most of the incidents related in this book when taken by… Read more about this item

From the front cover: "The definitive history of the attempted murder of Harry S. Truman....Truman's near-killing is a good subject for many reasons, including its disappearance into the black hole of our amnesia....Hooked, the reader begins a journey that weaves...across the lives of all protagonists, pulled by fate toward the bloody confrontation." - Ted Widmer, The Washington Post Good condition. Front… Read more about this item

From the back cover: "From snappy slogans such as 'Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too' to the media blitzes of today, Campaigns and Elections demmonstrates how candidates sell themselves to the American people." "This anecdote-filled history explores what it takes to run a presidential campaign and the roles of political parties and running mates in winning an election. It also describes some strategies..." Good… Read more about this item

"These quotations have been taken from the speeches, musings and digressions of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Their date and source are noted for reference. No effort has been made to rework these heroic thoughts into grammatical English. Let workers, peasants, students, housewives and Republicans study, memorize and digest the exhortations of Chairman Johnson. Let little children add their tiny voices to… Read more about this item

Quote from the back DJ cover: "Michael Beschloss guides us on a fascinating and sobering journey from the War of 1812 to the present, illuminating a steady expansion in presidential war powers and consequent abandonment of the constitutional restraints the Founders crafted to prevent despotism. It is a powerful and troubling story, essential reading for out time." - Drew Gilpin Faust Book… Read more about this item

From front DJ flap: "Twenty-five years ago, after Richard Nixon resigned the presidency, Gerald Ford promised a return to normalcy. ..." "But it was not. The Watergate scandal, and the remedies against future abuses of power, would have an enduring impact on presidents and the country. In Shadow, Bob Woodward takes us deep into the administrations of Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush… Read more about this item

From the back cover: "You will find the answers to these questions and every other question you can think of about the U.S. Presidency inside this all-inclusive guide to U.S. Presidents. Very Good condition. Minimal edge/corner wear. Some rubbing and bumping to covers. Clean and tight. Please use photos as part of the description. 399 pages including Index.

From the back cover: "The Handy Presidents Answer Book addresses more than 1,600 broad, fundamental questions on the presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, administration staff, families, campaigns and elections, major issues, wars, scandals, tragedies, and entertaining White House trivia such as..." Fine condition. Light bumping on back. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Spine is not creased. Looks like a new book from… Read more about this item

From front DJ flap: "C-SPAN's yearlong history series, 'First Ladies: Influence and Image', featured interviews with more than fifty preeminent historians and biographers. In this informative book, these experts paint intimate portraits of all forty-five first ladies - their lives, ambitions, and unique partnerships with their presidential spouses." Book - Very Good condition. White paper over boards with gold gilt on… Read more about this item

From back cover: "The First Ladies, now in its 12th edition, was first published by the White House Historical Association in 1975. The book not only provides a special perspective on national life, but also offers a considered insight into the lives of notable women. The first ladies are brought to life with portraits drawn from the White House… Read more about this item

From back cover: "The Presidents of the United States of America, now in its 18th edition, was first published by the White House Historical Association in 1964. The important stories of the lives and administrations of each of the 44 American presidents from George Washington through Barack Obama are illustrated by portraits in the White House collection." Fine condition. Beautiful book.… Read more about this item

From the back cover: "... Combining the breadth of a textbook with the intimacy of a primary sourcebook, this invaluable volume includes childhood histories of the presidents, key legislation and triumphs during their terms, information on their family lives, and thoughts on their political legacies. Whether you're interested in the evolution of modern political parties; want to trace the country's… Read more about this item