Almost President: The Men Who Lost the Race But Changed the Nation

by Scott Farris

Book Overview

As the 2012 presidential campaign begins, Almost President profiles a dozen men who have run for the American presidency and lost--but who, even in defeat, have had a greater impact on American history than many of those who have served as president. Scott Farris tells us the stories of legendary figures from Henry Clay to Stephen Douglas, William Jennings Bryan to Thomas Dewey. He also includes mini-profiles on every major candidate...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762763787
• ISBN13: 9780762763788
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"