Ferocious Engine Of Democracy, Volume One Book

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.

This narrative history is sure to be an invaluable reference for interested laypersons as well as scholars of American history. Volume One covers the chief executive office from its creation in 1787 to the presidency of McKinley. Foreword by James McPherson and James MacGregor Burns.