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1	Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation more books like this by Joseph J Ellis add to wishlist This group portrait of the Founding Fathers emphasizes the sometimes intense associations and rivalries among Jefferson, Hamilton, Burr, Adams, Franklin, Madison, and Washington.The author examines six defining moments when the personal and the political collided, and shows how their distinctive styles and visions forged a new nation. A New York ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Truman more books like this by David McCullough (Read by) add to wishlist This biography of Harry Truman goes beyond the traditional portrait of the "ordinary man" to present an extraordinary American President. Drawing on archival material and extensive interviews, McCullough chronicles Truman's boyhood in Missouri, his entry into politics and his surprising success as a US senator. But it is Truman's emergence as a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.13! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House more books like this by Jon Meacham add to wishlist From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Franklin and Winston" and "American Gospel" comes a magnificent portrait of Andrew Jackson, the man who shaped the modern presidency. Illustrated with black-and-white photos. see all copies from $2.30! new only from $9.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	American Wife more books like this by Curtis Sittenfeld add to wishlist The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Prep" returns with her most ambitious novel yet--the epic and intimate story of an ordinary woman thrust into extraordinary circumstances when she becomes first lady. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the Home Front in World War II more books like this by Doris Kearns Goodwin add to wishlist A chronicle of the US and its leaders during the period when modern America was created. It narrates the interrelationships between the inner workings of the Roosevelt White House and the destiny of the US, painting a portrait that fills in a historical gap in the story of America under Roosevelt. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America more books like this by Douglas Brinkley add to wishlist Award-winning historian Brinkley examines the life and achievements of America's Naturalist President. The author argues that it was Theodore Roosevelt--by setting aside 230 million acres of Wild America for posterity--who turned conservationism into a universal endeavor. see all copies from $8.81! new only from $8.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	His Excellency: George Washington more books like this by Joseph J Ellis add to wishlist This biographical study of George Washington, the founding father who was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," reexamines the personal and public sides of the man who set this nation on its course and became its first president. Joseph Ellis draws on voluminous research, and especially on the archives in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Death of a President, November 20-November 25, 1963 more books like this by William Manchester add to wishlist In this beautifully written, bestselling account of the death of John F. Kennedy, Manchester speaks with a sense of immediacy and authenticity about what really happened and why. "A book that will be used by historians for the next 2,000 years".--James Michener. see all copies from $39.58! new only from $242.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Lincoln more books like this by David Herbert Donald add to wishlist Abraham Lincoln put an end to slavery, won the Civil War and saved the Union from splitting in two. Despite this achievement, however, he never sought fame. This biography presents a portrait of a man both flawed and intensely human. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey more books like this by Candice Millard add to wishlist In a powerful new narrative history, former "National Geographic" writer and editor Millard traces the bold 1914 expedition to chart the Amazon's treacherous River of Doubt, and casts new light on the expedition's extraordinary leader, Theodore Roosevelt. High school & older. see all copies from $4.33! new only from $8.03! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Mornings on Horseback: The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanished Way of Life and the Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt more books like this by David McCullough add to wishlist "Mornings on Horseback" is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as "a masterpiece" (John A. Gable, "Newsday" ), it is the winner of the "Los Angeles Times" 1981 Book Prize for Biography and the National Book Award for Biography. Written by David McCullough, the author of "Truman," this is the story of a remarkable little ... see all copies from $4.80! new only from $8.94! \| signed copies \| SVS
12 view cover	The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt more books like this by Edmund Morris add to wishlist The first volume of Edmund Morris's biography of Theodore Roosevelt covers his life up to 1901, when he assumed the presidency following the assassination of President McKinley. Morris explores Roosevelt's origins and growth, and conveys the robust personality that charmed a nation. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York more books like this by Robert A Caro add to wishlist Robert Caro's study reveals Robert Moses as a head of a state agency who seemed to wield more power than most elected officials, and who forever changed the public face of New York City. Moses is credited with building Lincoln Center, the United Nations, and Shea Stadium, among other projects. A fascinating study of personality, politics, and ... see all copies from $10.85! new only from $11.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	State of the Union: A Thriller more books like this by Brad Thor add to wishlist From the bestselling author of THE LIONS OF LUCERNE and PATH OF THE ASSASSIN comes another electrifying international thriller featuring all-American hero Scot Harvath, as he plunges into the frigid heart of the Russian tundra to save the fragile state of the union. On a cold January morning, the United States awakes to discover that an old enemy, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Assassination Vacation more books like this by Sarah Vowell add to wishlist Quirky essayist Sarah Vowell, known both for her pieces on NPR's "This American Life" and her star turn voicing teen superhero Violet in the animated Pixar blockbuster THE INCREDIBLES, waxes both witty and rhapsodic in this monumentally obsessive travelogue chronicling her so-called pilgrimage to various places related to the first three ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Profiles in Courage more books like this by John F Kennedy add to wishlist In this Pulitzer Prize-winning collection, John F. Kennedy tells the stories of eight U.S. senators who put principle above popularity. Kennedy singled out John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Edmund G. Ross, Robert A. Taft, and four other individuals who risked their political lives to embrace their most heartfelt beliefs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Reagan Diaries more books like this by Ronald Reagan add to wishlist During his two terms in office, Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, this remarkable historical record is available in a single volume. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Death of a President more books like this by William Manchester add to wishlist The author of the bestsellers American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964 and The Last Lion offers a compelling account of President John F. Kennedy's last six days--the only record authorized by the Kennedy family--written with remarkable detail and immediacy, and with an intimacy that is unparalleled in the literature. see all copies from $50.00! new only from $213.38! \| first editions
19 view cover	Mounting Fears more books like this by Stuart Woods add to wishlist President Will Lee is having a rough week. There are some loose nukes in Pakistan that might just trigger World War III if his diplomatic efforts fall short. It's up to Lee, Holly Barker, Lance Cabot, and few others to save the world--and the upcoming election. Available in a tall Premium Edition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	John Adams more books like this by David McCullough add to wishlist His first book since Truman, from one of America's most distinguished and popular biographers. Destined for the same kind of sweeping success as his Pulitzer Prize-winning Truman, John Adams is a powerful, deeply moving biography that reads like an epic historical novel. Breathing fresh life into American history, it takes as its subject the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Teeth of the Tiger more books like this by Tom Clancy, General add to wishlist In the Brave New World of terrorism--where anybody with a spare AK-47, a knowledge of kitchen chemistry, or simply the will to die can become a player--the old rules no longer apply. Established with the knowledge of President John Patrick Ryan, "the Campus" is always on the lookout for promising new talent, its recruiters scattered throughout the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story more books like this by C David Heymann add to wishlist The bestselling author uses his impressive list of sources and impeccable insight to reveal the true story of the relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy and her brother-in-law, Robert F. Kennedy. Their affair has been an open secret for decades amongst Kennedy insiders. Now, C. David Heymann will share those secrets with the thousands of readers ... see all copies from $12.50! new only from $12.50! \| SVS
23 view cover	American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson more books like this by Joseph J Ellis add to wishlist A biography of Thomas Jefferson, written by a professor of history at Mount Holyoke. see all copies from $2.49! new only from $7.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Lincoln more books like this by Gore Vidal add to wishlist In Gore Vidal's 1988 LINCOLN, the story of the Civil War president is told mostly from John Hay's point of view. The last in Vidal's tetralogy of US political novels (WASHINGTON DC, BURR, and 1876 are the others), LINCOLN provides a nuanced picture of the president universally considered great. Here, Lincoln is very much a calculating politician, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip more books like this by Matthew Algeo add to wishlist From Missouri to New York and back again, this recounting of an amazing journey chronicles the road trip of a former president and his wife and their amusing, failed attempts to keep a low profile. Diners, bellhops, and cabbies shouted out 'Hiya, Harry!' whenever they recognised the former president, and, out for his daily constitutional on the ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $12.92! \| first editions \| SVS

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