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Greatest Presidential Books
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All the President's MenAll the President's Men by Bob Woodward
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The whole Nixon mess. Woodward and Bernstein follow the money with the help of Deep Throat.
Twilight of the GodsTwilight of the Gods by Adam Pfeffer
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Meet the first android president of the United States. A fascinating look at the future.
The Boys on the BusThe Boys on the Bus by Timothy Crouse
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Timothy Crouse's excellent book about the press corps covering a presidential campaign.
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and The War YearsAbraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and The War Years by Carl Sandburg
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Carl Sandburg's great book about Lincoln.
FDR: Nothing to FearFDR: Nothing to Fear by Speechworks
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FDR and the New Deal.
His Excellency: George WashingtonHis Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis
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Great book about the first president of the United States.
The Selling of the PresidentThe Selling of the President by Joe McGinniss
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Excellent book about what it takes to get a president elected.
Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign TrailFear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail by Hunter S. Thompson
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Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson takes us on the campaign trail.
State of Denial: Bush at War, Part IIIState of Denial: Bush at War, Part III by Bob Woodward
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Woodward's book about Bush and Iraq.
Fortunate Son: George W. Bush and the Making of an American PresidentFortunate Son: George W. Bush and the Making of an American President by J. H. Hatfield
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A book about Dubya.
1984 (Signet Classics)1984 (Signet Classics) by George Orwell
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Future totalitarianism. Big Brother is watching you.
President Reagan: The Triumph of ImaginationPresident Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination by Richard Reeves
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Good book about the Reagan years.
Profiles in CourageProfiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy
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John F. Kennedy's excellent book.
The Making of the President, 1960The Making of the President, 1960 by Theodore Harold White
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Great book about the 1960 presidential election.
My LifeMy Life by Bill Clinton
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Bill Clinton's tome, which hardly mentions Monica Lewinsky.
High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Case Against Bill ClintonHigh Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Case Against Bill Clinton by Ann Coulter
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Another view of the Clinton presidency.
The Final DaysThe Final Days by Carl Bernstein
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Excellent book by Woodward and Bernstein about the last days of the Nixon presidency. "Get on your knees and pray, Henry."
What It Takes: The Way to the White HouseWhat It Takes: The Way to the White House by Richard Ben Cramer
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Great book about the 1988 presidential election.
Feeding Frenzy: Attack Journalism and American Politics (New Lanahan Editions in Political Science)Feeding Frenzy: Attack Journalism and American Politics (New Lanahan Editions in Political Science) by Larry J. Sabato
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Interesting book.
John AdamsJohn Adams by David McCullough
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Great biography of the second president of the United States.
American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st CenturyAmerican Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century by Kevin Phillips
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Good book about religion and American politics.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham LincolnTeam of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Great book about the Lincoln presidency.
When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald ReaganWhen Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan by Peggy Noonan
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Good book on the 40th president.
Bushworld: Enter at Your Own RiskBushworld: Enter at Your Own Risk by Maureen Dowd
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Maureen Dowd's satirical look at the Bush presidency.
American Government: Continuity and Change, 2006 Edition (Paperbound) (8th Edition)American Government: Continuity and Change, 2006 Edition (Paperbound) (8th Edition) by Karen O'Connor
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Great book.