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Sinopsis

<b>"A bite of history a day, all year long . . ."</b><br><b>Flawless storytelling, expert research, and intriguing, one-page essays make <i>The Seven-Day Scholar: The Presidents</i> perfect for history buffs. </b></br><br><i>The Presidents</i> addresses formative moments in the lives of the presidents, crucial political decisions, little-known facts, and insights into the intriguing individuals Americans have selected to lead our country. Each chapter includes seven related narrative entries-one for each day of the week. The book explores many fascinating facts and issues about the presidents, including: Did Washington really enjoy dancing? Why did President Jefferson avoid speaking in public? Why did Lincoln crack down on civil liberties? Why did Eisenhower fight <i>against</i> big defense budgets? How responsible was Reagan for the end of the Cold War? </br><br> As well as covering each president, the book includes chapters on the Best and Worst Writers and Speakers; Most Controversial Elections; Scandals; Most Controversial Foreign Policy Decisions; The Peacemakers; First Ladies; The Best and Worst Presidents; and more. Entries also include follow-up resources where curious readers can learn more.</br><br> Readers can sweep through the book from beginning to end, or use it as a reference book, periodically exploring topics and presidents in which they are interested.

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<div>Dennis Gaffney is an adjunct professor at the University at Albany SUNY, and also a journalist who has written for The New York Times, Mother Jones, and Reader's Digest. Peter Gaffney is Senior VP, Programming, Scheduling and Acquisitions for HISTORY.</div><br><div>Peter Gaffney is the Vice President of Program Planning &amp Acquisitions for HISTORY Channel and A&amp E.</div>

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