The Ferocious Engine of Democracy

In the first major in-depth study since World War II Michael P. Riccards provides a narrative history of the U.S. presidency that is also an invaluable reference. Volume One covers the presidency from its creation to its major crisis in the Civil War and the transitional presidency of McKinley. Volume Two Continues the history up to the presidency of George Bush.. In Volume Two he provides coverage of each administration and extended treatment of the more important presidents. Though there is some biographical material about each chief executive the focus is on issues policies legislative achievements and foreign policy decisions for each administration.