The Complete Idiot S Guide To The American Presidency

Author : Alan Axelrod, Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101105368

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Presidency by Alan Axelrod, Ph.D. Pdf

From George Washington to George W. In the course of the 2008 presidential campaigns, Americans became involved in the political process at a level rarely seen in modern history. But even before the historic race, George W. Bush's tenure had left many Americans wondering how we got to where we are today. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Presidency takes readers from the first president to the one who just stepped down-exploring the legacies of the greatest leaders and the black marks against others, and showing the ways in which they left their stamp on both the nation and the presidency itself. • Written by the author of the highly successful The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History, Fifth Edition • Appendices that list the presidents and their vice presidents, the presidential elections, and further reading

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Presidents
ISBN : 1101104694

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Presidency by Alan Axelrod Pdf

Chronicles the history of the presidential office from George Washington to the 2008 election, exploring the positive and negative legacies of forefront leaders while discussing how various commanders-in-chief affected the presidency itself.

Author : Patrick Sauer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0028638212

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Presidents by Patrick Sauer Pdf

Details the career path, presidential policies, key events, trivial facts, and historical impact of each president from George Washington to Bill Clinton.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1592578691

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod Pdf

Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.

Author : Alan Axelrod, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101057582

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History, 5th Edition by Alan Axelrod, PhD Pdf

The compact history of a giant country. American history is one of those subjects that students frequently labor over and can seem like a random collection of names, dates, and events. Understood as a collective biography and free of the cheerleading found in many text books, the fully updated fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History explains the changing tides in America's most pivotal periods. ? From a seasoned author and researcher ? The most current and comprehensive series title on American history ? Heightened interest right now in the question of how America got where we are - a question that can only be answered by an understanding of history

Author : Timothy Harper
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781440626142

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the U.S. Constitution by Timothy Harper Pdf

The "living" document that changed the world. One of the most revered, imitated, and controversial government documents in the world, the U.S. Constitution serves as the foundation for the American government and shapes the lives of Americans every day. But how many know its history and the impact it's had on American laws and practices throughout history? This guide serves as the most current and accessible handbook to this all-important document. -Covers the document itself, as well as controversial interpretations and decisions Download a sample chapter.

Author : Kenneth Hite,Shepherd Hendrix
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101060285

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated by Kenneth Hite,Shepherd Hendrix Pdf

History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures

Author : Franco Scardino
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1592578535

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. Government and Politics by Franco Scardino Pdf

Accessible, authoritative, and entertaining in the signature style of theComplete Idiot'sGuide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politicsprovides a wonderful foundation of knowledge about the way our country's system of government works. Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. At the high school level, U.S. government, the class formerly called civics, has evolved to become a focus of the Advanced Placement test. In 2007, the AP U.S. government and politics exam was the most widely taken test among high school students on a college track, with over 333,562 students sitting for the 3.5-hour exam. Several strictly test prep books help students prepare for this exam. However, they're limited to the key points covered by the exam and don't afford much information outside the strict curriculum. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politics gives the reader much more. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our growth as a nation-all while serving as a the best supplementary reading a student can get to help them prepare for the AP exam.

Author : Melanie Fonder,Mary Shaffrey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0028643534

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government by Melanie Fonder,Mary Shaffrey Pdf

Explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.

Author : Steven D. Strauss
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0028643666

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts by Steven D. Strauss Pdf

An objective, comprehensive, and easy-to-read reference to the 50 most significant conflicts around the world. For those who want to learn why there is so much hate in the world, and why much of it seems to be directed at the United States.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1417788747

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod Pdf

Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.

Author : Melanie Fonder,Mary M. Shaffrey
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1592573282

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government by Melanie Fonder,Mary M. Shaffrey Pdf

An updated guide to the American political system explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the election process, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers, with new information on such issues as homeland security and campaign finance reform. Original.

Author : Jay Stevenson,Matthew Budman
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0028633776

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Heroes by Jay Stevenson,Matthew Budman Pdf

You're no idiot, of course. You know America loves its heroes as much as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. But when it comes to knowing the true stories of folk and real-life heroes--as well as understanding how and why they have become so much larger than life--you feel like Superman facing a mountain of kryptonite. Don't fall from the sky yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to "American Heroes is an inspirational look at the exceptional men and women who have captured our imaginations from colonial times to the present. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you'll find:

Author : Outlet Book Company Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1993-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0517100649

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Complete Book of the U. S. Presidents by Outlet Book Company Staff Pdf

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0028633857

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20th-century History by Alan Axelrod Pdf

Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein