Public Pillars/Private Lives: The Strengths and Limitations of the Modern American Presidents

by Timothy Holder and John Anthony Moretta

The volume attempts to transcend the partisan tone of current American debate and present a balanced assessment of the modern presidents from FDR to George W. Bush. Each essay consists of a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1890919349
• ISBN13: 9781890919344
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Abigail Press
• Length: 753 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Balanced Approach Sets It Apart

An outstanding work that is both engaging and readable! Historians will value its accuracy and scholarly analysis, while average Americans can appreciate its interesting explanations and insights into historical events surrounding presidents FDR through George W. Bush. It is unique among presidential treatments because its authors treat each president through biography, positive assessment, and negative assessment separately. Thus, its genius is the "balanced approach." Particularly noteworthy is the exceptional chapter on Nixon that captures the tension between a highly apt yet paranoid leader. There is an additional, special study depicting both the drama and the background of the 2004 presidential election. A great "read" for any interested in these modern political figures or just interested in reading about America over the last 70 years.