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- État
- Type
- Hardcover
- Publication Name
- Da Capo Press
- ISBN-10
- 0306819619
- ISBN
- 9780306819612
- Book Title
- Mr. President : George Washington and the Making of the Nation's Highest Office
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Presidents & Heads of State
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 16.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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In this startling, action-filled drama, award-winning author Harlow Giles Unger reveals one of the most significant yet least known chapters in American history: how George Washington converted his ceremonial post as president into the most powerful office on earth.
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Hachette Books
ISBN-10
0306819619
ISBN-13
9780306819612
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Book Title
Mr. President : George Washington and the Making of the Nation's Highest Office
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Number of Pages
288 Pages
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Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
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Publishers Weekly, 9/16/13 [A] fast-paced chronicle of Washington's presidency." Washington Times , 11/13/13 [A] thoroughly researched and delightfully written book…Adds a much-needed new dimension to the Washington portrait…A real thriller of a tale that Mr. Unger has told with skill and authority." New York Journal of Books, 10/29/13 With #145;Mr. President' Harlow Giles Unger gives our precious American history the backbone it deserves and reveals more of Washington the man than Washington the demigod…Mr. Unger has the ability to not let his scholarship weigh down his story. History can be yawn inducing, but Mr. Unger puts his arm around us as if he is a travel companion telling a story—our story—with the pacing of a solid novel…Mr. Unger has objectively stripped away the mythological haze surrounding one of our most important founding fathers." San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, 11/11/13 Mr. President explores both the birth of our nation's government and Washington's continual influence over the role of the president in domestic and foreign affairs, offering some truly enlightening insight into the earliest days of the U.S. government…Washington's political savvy and foresight have never seemed more impressive than they do in Unger's hands…As eye-opening as it is fascinating." InfoDad.com, 11/14/13 Unger's book is essentially a tracing of the roots of what we now call the #145;imperial presidency,' which most people believe to be a purely modern phenomenon—attributed by many to Franklin D. Roosevelt, for example. But Unger convincingly argues that this is not so: the seizing and exercise of powers not given to the president by the Constitution dates back all the way to the nation's first chief executive… It is genuinely fascinating to follow Unger's tracing of so many supposedly modern #145;presidential excesses' to the nation's first president: this book really does shine a new light on social and political conflicts that continue to this day." The Heartland Institute (Somewhat Reasonable blog), 11/2/13 [An] excellent book." Roanoke Times , 12/1/13 Unger leaves the reader with the understanding that the United States has benefited—perhaps even survived—because George Washington set the standard for performance and leadership." Bookviews blog, December 2013 We owe Harlow Giles Unger, a prodigious historian, a debt of gratitude for the latest of his more than twenty books…Don't miss out [on] the pleasure and knowledge this book imparts." , Publishers Weekly, 9/16/13 [A] fast-paced chronicle of Washington's presidency." Washington Times , 11/13/13 [A] thoroughly researched and delightfully written book…Adds a much-needed new dimension to the Washington portrait…A real thriller of a tale that Mr. Unger has told with skill and authority." New York Journal of Books, 10/29/13 With #145;Mr. President' Harlow Giles Unger gives our precious American history the backbone it deserves and reveals more of Washington the man than Washington the demigod…Mr. Unger has the ability to not let his scholarship weigh down his story. History can be yawn inducing, but Mr. Unger puts his arm around us as if he is a travel companion telling a story—our story—with the pacing of a solid novel…Mr. Unger has objectively stripped away the mythological haze surrounding one of our most important founding fathers." San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, 11/11/13 Mr. President explores both the birth of our nation's government and Washington's continual influence over the role of the president in domestic and foreign affairs, offering some truly enlightening insight into the earliest days of the U.S. government…Washington's political savvy and foresight have never seemed more impressive than they do in Unger's hands…As eye-opening as it is fascinating." InfoDad.com, 11/14/13 Unger's book is essentially a tracing of the roots of what we now call the #145;imperial presidency,' which most people believe to be a purely modern phenomenon—attributed by many to Franklin D. Roosevelt, for example. But Unger convincingly argues that this is not so: the seizing and exercise of powers not given to the president by the Constitution dates back all the way to the nation's first chief executive… It is genuinely fascinating to follow Unger's tracing of so many supposedly modern #145;presidential excesses' to the nation's first president: this book really does shine a new light on social and political conflicts that continue to this day." The Heartland Institute (Somewhat Reasonable blog), 11/2/13 [An] excellent book." Roanoke Times , 12/1/13 Unger leaves the reader with the understanding that the United States has benefited—perhaps even survived—because George Washington set the standard for performance and leadership." Bookviews blog, December 2013 We owe Harlow Giles Unger, a prodigious historian, a debt of gratitude for the latest of his more than twenty books…Don't miss out [on] the pleasure and knowledge this book imparts." Milwaukee Shepherd-Express , 1/22/14 A readable essay on Washington's character and temperament, focused on how, after winning the war against Britain, he was determined not to lose the peace." WomanAroundTown.com, 2/13/14 If, like me, you love reading American History, then you must be familiar with the work of Harlow Giles Unger…one of our country's leading authorities on our Founding Fathers, as demonstrated in Mr. President" ." Choice , April 2014 Unger supports his analysis of Washington and the birth of the #145;imperial presidency' through the use of a rich collection of primary and secondary sources. Readers interested in George Washington, the Constitution, the presidency, or the tumultuous 1970s will find Unger's book of interest. Recommended.", Publishers Weekly, 9/16/13 "[A] fast-paced chronicle of Washington's presidency." Washington Times , 11/13/13 "[A] thoroughly researched and delightfully written book...Adds a much-needed new dimension to the Washington portrait...A real thriller of a tale that Mr. Unger has told with skill and authority." New York Journal of Books, 10/29/13 "With 'Mr. President' Harlow Giles Unger gives our precious American history the backbone it deserves and reveals more of Washington the man than Washington the demigod...Mr. Unger has the ability to not let his scholarship weigh down his story. History can be yawn inducing, but Mr. Unger puts his arm around us as if he is a travel companion telling a story--our story--with the pacing of a solid novel...Mr. Unger has objectively stripped away the mythological haze surrounding one of our most important founding fathers." San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, 11/11/13, Publishers Weekly, 9/16/13 [A] fast-paced chronicle of Washington's presidency." Washington Times , 11/13/13 [A] thoroughly researched and delightfully written book…Adds a much-needed new dimension to the Washington portrait…A real thriller of a tale that Mr. Unger has told with skill and authority." New York Journal of Books, 10/29/13 With #145;Mr. President' Harlow Giles Unger gives our precious American history the backbone it deserves and reveals more of Washington the man than Washington the demigod…Mr. Unger has the ability to not let his scholarship weigh down his story. History can be yawn inducing, but Mr. Unger puts his arm around us as if he is a travel companion telling a story—our story—with the pacing of a solid novel…Mr. Unger has objectively stripped away the mythological haze surrounding one of our most important founding fathers." San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, 11/11/13 Mr. President explores both the birth of our nation's government and Washington's continual influence over the role of the president in domestic and foreign affairs, offering some truly enlightening insight into the earliest days of the U.S. government…Washington's political savvy and foresight have never seemed more impressive than they do in Unger's hands…As eye-opening as it is fascinating." InfoDad.com, 11/14/13 Unger's book is essentially a tracing of the roots of what we now call the #145;imperial presidency,' which most people believe to be a purely modern phenomenon—attributed by many to Franklin D. Roosevelt, for example. But Unger convincingly argues that this is not so: the seizing and exercise of powers not given to the president by the Constitution dates back all the way to the nation's first chief executive… It is genuinely fascinating to follow Unger's tracing of so many supposedly modern #145;presidential excesses' to the nation's first president: this book really does shine a new light on social and political conflicts that continue to this day." The Heartland Institute (Somewhat Reasonable blog), 11/2/13 [An] excellent book.", Publishers Weekly, 9/16/13 "[A] fast-paced chronicle of Washington's presidency." Washington Times , 11/13/13 "[A] thoroughly researched and delightfully written book...Adds a much-needed new dimension to the Washington portrait...A real thriller of a tale that Mr. Unger has told with skill and authority." New York Journal of Books, 10/29/13 "With 'Mr. President' Harlow Giles Unger gives our precious American history the backbone it deserves and reveals more of Washington the man than Washington the demigod...Mr. Unger has the ability to not let his scholarship weigh down his story. History can be yawn inducing, but Mr. Unger puts his arm around us as if he is a travel companion telling a story--our story--with the pacing of a solid novel...Mr. Unger has objectively stripped away the mythological haze surrounding one of our most important founding fathers." San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, 11/11/13 " Mr. President explores both the birth of our nation's government and Washington's continual influence over the role of the president in domestic and foreign affairs, offering some truly enlightening insight into the earliest days of the U.S. government...Washington's political savvy and foresight have never seemed more impressive than they do in Unger's hands...As eye-opening as it is fascinating." InfoDad.com, 11/14/13 "Unger's book is essentially a tracing of the roots of what we now call the 'imperial presidency,' which most people believe to be a purely modern phenomenon--attributed by many to Franklin D. Roosevelt, for example. But Unger convincingly argues that this is not so: the seizing and exercise of powers not given to the president by the Constitution dates back all the way to the nation's first chief executive... It is genuinely fascinating to follow Unger's tracing of so many supposedly modern 'presidential excesses' to the nation's first president: this book really does shine a new light on social and political conflicts that continue to this day." The Heartland Institute (Somewhat Reasonable blog), 11/2/13 "[An] excellent book." Roanoke Times , 12/1/13 "Unger leaves the reader with the understanding that the United States has benefited--perhaps even survived--because George Washington set the standard for performance and leadership." Bookviews blog, December 2013 "We owe Harlow Giles Unger, a prodigious historian, a debt of gratitude for the latest of his more than twenty books...Don't miss out [on] the pleasure and knowledge this book imparts." Milwaukee Shepherd-Express , 1/22/14 "A readable essay on Washington's character and temperament, focused on how, after winning the war against Britain, he was determined not to lose the peace." WomanAroundTown.com, 2/13/14 "If, like me, you love reading American History, then you must be familiar with the work of Harlow Giles Unger...one of our country's leading authorities on our Founding Fathers, as demonstrated in "Mr. President" ." Choice , April 2014 "Unger supports his analysis of Washington and the birth of the 'imperial presidency' through the use of a rich collection of primary and secondary sources. Readers interested in George Washington, the Constitution, the presidency, or the tumultuous 1970s will find Unger's book of interest. Recommended.", Publishers Weekly, 9/16/13 [A] fast-paced chronicle of Washington's presidency." Washington Times , 11/13/13 [A] thoroughly researched and delightfully written book…Adds a much-needed new dimension to the Washington portrait…A real thriller of a tale that Mr. Unger has told with skill and authority." New York Journal of Books, 10/29/13 With #145;Mr. President' Harlow Giles Unger gives our precious American history the backbone it deserves and reveals more of Washington the man than Washington the demigod…Mr. Unger has the ability to not let his scholarship weigh down his story. History can be yawn inducing, but Mr. Unger puts his arm around us as if he is a travel companion telling a story—our story—with the pacing of a solid novel…Mr. Unger has objectively stripped away the mythological haze surrounding one of our most important founding fathers." San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, 11/11/13 Mr. President explores both the birth of our nation's government and Washington's continual influence over the role of the president in domestic and foreign affairs, offering some truly enlightening insight into the earliest days of the U.S. government…Washington's political savvy and foresight have never seemed more impressive than they do in Unger's hands…As eye-opening as it is fascinating." InfoDad.com, 11/14/13 Unger's book is essentially a tracing of the roots of what we now call the #145;imperial presidency,' which most people believe to be a purely modern phenomenon—attributed by many to Franklin D. Roosevelt, for example. But Unger convincingly argues that this is not so: the seizing and exercise of powers not given to the president by the Constitution dates back all the way to the nation's first chief executive… It is genuinely fascinating to follow Unger's tracing of so many supposedly modern #145;presidential excesses' to the nation's first president: this book really does shine a new light on social and political conflicts that continue to this day." The Heartland Institute (Somewhat Reasonable blog), 11/2/13 [An] excellent book." Roanoke Times , 12/1/13 Unger leaves the reader with the understanding that the United States has benefited—perhaps even survived—because George Washington set the standard for performance and leadership." Bookviews blog, December 2013 We owe Harlow Giles Unger, a prodigious historian, a debt of gratitude for the latest of his more than twenty books…Don't miss out [on] the pleasure and knowledge this book imparts." Milwaukee Shepherd-Express , 1/22/14 A readable essay on Washington's character and temperament, focused on how, after winning the war against Britain, he was determined not to lose the peace." WomanAroundTown.com, 2/13/14 If, like me, you love reading American History, then you must be familiar with the work of Harlow Giles Unger…one of our country's leading authorities on our Founding Fathers, as demonstrated in Mr. President" .", " Mr. President explores both the birth of our nation's government and Washington's continual influence over the role of the president in domestic and foreign affairs, offering some truly enlightening insight into the earliest days of the U.S. government...Washington's political savvy and foresight have never seemed more impressive than they do in Unger's hands...As eye-opening as it is fascinating." InfoDad.com, 11/14/13 "Unger's book is essentially a tracing of the roots of what we now call the 'imperial presidency,' which most people believe to be a purely modern phenomenon--attributed by many to Franklin D. Roosevelt, for example. But Unger convincingly argues that this is not so: the seizing and exercise of powers not given to the president by the Constitution dates back all the way to the nation's first chief executive... It is genuinely fascinating to follow Unger's tracing of so many supposedly modern 'presidential excesses' to the nation's first president: this book really does shine a new light on social and political conflicts that continue to this day." The Heartland Institute (Somewhat Reasonable blog), 11/2/13 "[An] excellent book." Roanoke Times , 12/1/13, Publishers Weekly, 9/16/13 [A] fast-paced chronicle of Washington's presidency." Washington Times , 11/13/13 [A] thoroughly researched and delightfully written book…Adds a much-needed new dimension to the Washington portrait…A real thriller of a tale that Mr. Unger has told with skill and authority." New York Journal of Books, 10/29/13 With #145;Mr. President' Harlow Giles Unger gives our precious American history the backbone it deserves and reveals more of Washington the man than Washington the demigod…Mr. Unger has the ability to not let his scholarship weigh down his story. History can be yawn inducing, but Mr. Unger puts his arm around us as if he is a travel companion telling a story—our story—with the pacing of a solid novel…Mr. Unger has objectively stripped away the mythological haze surrounding one of our most important founding fathers." San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, 11/11/13 Mr. President explores both the birth of our nation's government and Washington's continual influence over the role of the president in domestic and foreign affairs, offering some truly enlightening insight into the earliest days of the U.S. government…Washington's political savvy and foresight have never seemed more impressive than they do in Unger's hands…As eye-opening as it is fascinating." InfoDad.com, 11/14/13 Unger's book is essentially a tracing of the roots of what we now call the #145;imperial presidency,' which most people believe to be a purely modern phenomenon—attributed by many to Franklin D. Roosevelt, for example. But Unger convincingly argues that this is not so: the seizing and exercise of powers not given to the president by the Constitution dates back all the way to the nation's first chief executive… It is genuinely fascinating to follow Unger's tracing of so many supposedly modern #145;presidential excesses' to the nation's first president: this book really does shine a new light on social and political conflicts that continue to this day." The Heartland Institute (Somewhat Reasonable blog), 11/2/13 [An] excellent book." Roanoke Times , 12/1/13 Unger leaves the reader with the understanding that the United States has benefited—perhaps even survived—because George Washington set the standard for performance and leadership." Bookviews blog, December 2013 We owe Harlow Giles Unger, a prodigious historian, a debt of gratitude for the latest of his more than twenty books…Don't miss out [on] the pleasure and knowledge this book imparts." Milwaukee Shepherd-Express , 1/22/14 A readable essay on Washington's character and temperament, focused on how, after winning the war against Britain, he was determined not to lose the peace."
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