Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the thirty-second president of the United States and served four consecutive terms, the longest presidential administration in American history. His resilience, forbearance, and superb political abilities establish Roosevelt as one of America's greatest leaders and he has been called the greatest president of the twentieth century for restoring confidence following the onset of the Great Depression and for winning World War II. In both domestic and foreign policy FDR was an improviser rather than an ideologue. Politically skilled from his days as a member of the New York senate and then as the Empire state's Governor, he was elected to the presidency in 1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944 a testament to how his personal charm and astute New Deal programs resonated with Americans. FDR was truly a national president who became an international leader and did not succumb to regionalism but united the continent. President Roosevelt became the most influential leader in the world in his lifetime. This book will explore the man's life all the way from his youth to his final days.

Product Description: As the first president, George Washington initiated a number of precedents and was conscious that he was establishing traditions. He also saw himself as a moral exemplar and lived his life as such, both personally and publicly. The Washington presidency created history, guided history, and preserved history...read more

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: James MadisonAuthor: Dewey, Donald/ Peterson, Barbara BennettPublisher: Nova Science Pub IncPublication Date: 2008/10/01Number of Pages: 291Binding Type: HARDCOVERLibrary of Congress: 2008032261

The collaborative effort of nearly 100 China scholars from around the world, this unique one-volume reference provides 89 in-depth biographies of important Chinese women from the fifth century B.C.E to the early twentieth century.

Product Description: This book provides an answer to the question 'Who are the Native Americans?' Their origins are significant in world history because they suggest early globalisation. "Peopling of the Americas, Currents, Canoes, and DNA" explains that cultural diffusion from the Old World to the New World is a reality and a concept no longer to be marginalised...read more

Product Description: Dark ringlets of curls and a pretty oval face reflecting integrity and charm were the endearing features of Sarah Childress Polk wife and First Lady of President James K Polk who served from 1844 to 1848 during America's era of expansionist Manifest Destiny...read more

A biography of the twenty-sixth president of the United States, stressing his character and the changes he wrought in the office of the President.