Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America

by Jared Cohen

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The strength and prestige of the American presidency has waxed and waned since George Washington. Accidental Presidents looks at eight men who came to the office without being elected to it. It demonstrates how the character of the man in that powerful seat affects the nation and world.

Eight men have succeeded to the presidency when the incumbent died in office. In one way or another...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501109820
• ISBN13: 9781501109829
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.4" x 9.1"