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- Military Service in American Presidential Elections, 1789-2016
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The assumptions that military service helps candidates attract votes - while lacking it harms a candidate’s chances - has been an article of faith since the electoral coronation of George Washington in 1789. Perhaps the most compelling fact driving the perception that military service helps win votes is the large number of veterans who have held public office. Some candidates even exaggerate their military service to persuade voters. However, sufficient counter-examples undermine the idea that military veterans enjoy an advantage when seeking political office.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Different Kind of History from McPherson
- De Carole T. en 08-11-16
De: James McPherson
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A Patriot’s History of the United States, Updated Edition
- From Columbus's Great Discovery to America's Age of Entitlement
- De: Larry Schweikart, Michael Allen
- Narrado por: Patrick Lawlor
- Duración: 55 h y 43 m
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Over the past decade, A Patriot's History of the United States has become the definitive conservative history of our country, correcting the biases of historians and other intellectuals who downplay the greatness of America's patriots. Professors Schweikart and Allen have now revised, updated, and expanded their book, which covers America's long history with an appreciation for the values that made this nation uniquely successful.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A Fox News Version of American History
- De Stephen en 05-16-21
De: Larry Schweikart, y otros
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Supreme Command
- Soldiers, Statesmen, and Leadership in Wartime
- De: Eliot A. Cohen
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 10 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 192
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 161
The relationship between military leaders and political leaders has always been a complicated one, especially in times of war. When the chips are down, who should run the show, the politicians or the generals? In Supreme Command, Eliot Cohen examines four great democratic war statesmen - Abraham Lincoln, Georges Clemenceau, Winston Churchill, and David Ben-Gurion - to reveal the surprising answer - the politicians. The generals may think they know how to win, but the statesmen are the ones who see the big picture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dated material
- De Charlotte R. Shover en 11-21-20
De: Eliot A. Cohen
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George Marshall: A Biography
- De: Debi Unger, Irwin Unger
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 15 h y 40 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 169
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 151
A major historical biography of George C. Marshall - the general who ran the U.S. campaign during the Second World War, the Secretary of State who oversaw the successful rebuilding of post-war Europe, and the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize - and the first to offer a complete picture of his life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- De Jean en 11-12-14
De: Debi Unger, y otros
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The Birth of Modern Politics
- Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, and the Election of 1828
- De: Lynn Hudson Parson
- Narrado por: Milton Bagby
- Duración: 10 h y 9 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 84
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 66
The 1828 presidential election, which pitted Major General Andrew Jackson against incumbent John Quincy Adams, has long been hailed as a watershed moment in American political history. It was the contest in which an unlettered, hot-tempered southwestern frontiersman, trumpeted by his supporters as a genuine man of the people, soundly defeated a New England "aristocrat" whose education and political resume were as impressive as any ever seen in American public life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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a very good popular history book
- De D. Littman en 01-29-10
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The World Remade
- America in World War I
- De: G. J. Meyer
- Narrado por: Rob Shapiro
- Duración: 24 h y 49 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 363
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After years of bitter debate, the United States declared war on Imperial Germany on April 6, 1917, plunging the country into the savage European conflict that would redraw the map of the continent - and the globe. The World Remade is an engrossing chronicle of America's pivotal, still controversial intervention into World War I, encompassing the tumultuous politics and towering historical figures that defined the era and forged the future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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"100% America" - a disturbing place to be
- De DPM en 04-01-17
De: G. J. Meyer
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His Excellency
- George Washington
- De: Joseph J. Ellis
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
- Duración: 14 h y 33 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 917
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Acclaimed author Joseph J. Ellis penned the National Book Award-winning American Sphinx and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Founding Brothers, a fixture on The New York Times best seller list for an entire year, and one of the most popular history books of all time. Now this master historian turns his attention to the most exalted American hero, Founding Father and first President George Washington.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Ellis is a known liar
- De Theresa en 02-21-05
De: Joseph J. Ellis
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Eisenhower
- A Life
- De: Paul Johnson
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis
- Duración: 4 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Acclaimed historian Paul Johnson’s lively, succinct biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower explores how his legacy endures today In the rousing style he’s famous for, celebrated historian Paul Johnson offers a fascinating biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, focusing particularly on his years as a five-star general and his two terms as president of the United States.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Quick and to the point!
- De Grant Wentworth en 04-02-15
De: Paul Johnson
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Rule and Ruin
- The Downfall of Moderation and the Destruction of the Republican Party, from Eisenhower to the Tea Party
- De: Geoffrey Kabaservice
- Narrado por: Michael Bulter Murray
- Duración: 21 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 56
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 54
The chaotic events leading up to Mitt Romney's defeat in the 2012 election indicated how far the Republican Party had rocketed rightward away from the center of public opinion. Republicans in Congress threatened to shut down the government and force a U.S. debt default. Tea Party activists mounted primary challenges against Republican officeholders who appeared to exhibit too much pragmatism or independence. Moderation and compromise were dirty words in the Republican presidential debates. The GOP, it seemed, had suddenly become a party of ideological purity. Except this development is not new at all.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Kabaservice doesn't make the case
- De MJE en 01-22-16
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Don't Know Much About the American Presidents
- De: Kenneth C. Davis
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey, Kirby Heyborne, Mark Bramhall, y otros
- Duración: 23 h y 48 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 243
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 213
For more than 20 years since his New York Times best seller Don't Know Much About History first appeared, Davis has shown that Americans don't hate history, just the dull version dished out in school. Now Davis turns his attention to what is arguably the most important and most fascinating subject in American history: our presidents. From the heated debates over executive powers through the curious election of George Washington in 1789 and, for more than 200 years, up through the meteoric rise of Barack Obama, the presidency has been at the heart of American history.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Too Biased
- De Justin Swihart en 05-29-13
De: Kenneth C. Davis
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Presidents, Part 1
- From Washington to Taft
- De: Larry Schweikart
- Narrado por: John McLain
- Duración: 10 h y 45 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 134
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 119
Back by popular demand, the bestselling Politically Incorrect Guides provide an unvarnished, unapologetic overview of the topics every American needs to know. The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Presidents, Part 1 profiles America’s early presidents, from George Washington to William Howard Taft.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Ruining History to Own the Libs
- De Dee en 11-11-20
De: Larry Schweikart
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The New York Times: Disunion
- Modern Historians Revisit and Reconsider the Civil War from Lincoln's Election to the Emancipation Proclamation
- De: Ted Widmer - editor
- Narrado por: Jennifer Van Dyck, Mark Boyett, Kevin Pariseau
- Duración: 19 h y 2 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 98
A major new collection of modern commentary - from scholars, historians, and Civil War buffs - on the significant events of the Civil War, culled from The New York Times' popular Disunion online journal.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent audiobook! Love this format!
- De BVerité en 03-17-15
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American Creation
- Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic
- De: Joseph J. Ellis
- Narrado por: John H. Mayer
- Duración: 10 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 266
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 144
From the first shots fired at Lexington to the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, Joseph J. Ellis guides us through the decisive issues of the nation's founding, and illuminates the emerging philosophies, shifting alliances, and personal and political foibles of our now iconic leaders: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, and Adams.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good But Not Quite There
- De Slide01 en 06-02-13
De: Joseph J. Ellis
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Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America
- A Biography
- De: William E. Gienapp
- Narrado por: L.J. Ganser
- Duración: 8 h y 28 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 46
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In Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America, historian William Gienapp provides a remarkably concise, up-to-date, and vibrant biography of the most revered figure in United States history. While the heart of the book focuses on the Civil War, Gienapp begins with a finely etched portrait of Lincoln's early life, from pioneer farm boy to politician and lawyer in Springfield, to his stunning election as 16th president of the United States. Students will see how Lincoln grew during his years in office and much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great man we could use in the current political climate.
- De dts67 en 01-30-24
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Henry Clay
- The Man Who Would Be President
- De: James C. Klotter
- Narrado por: James Anderson Foster
- Duración: 19 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Charismatic, charming, and one of the best orators of his era, Henry Clay seemed to have it all. He offered a comprehensive plan of change for America, and he directed national affairs as Speaker of the House, as Secretary of State to John Quincy Adams - the man he put in office - and as acknowledged leader of the Whig party. As the broker of the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850, Henry Clay fought to keep a young nation united when westward expansion and slavery threatened to tear it apart. Yet, despite his talent and achievements, Henry Clay never became president.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful book by a talented writer and historian
- De Timothy en 08-24-18
De: James C. Klotter
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American Heritage History of the Presidents
- De: Michael R. Beschloss
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 25 h y 56 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 89
From George Washington's reluctant oath-taking through George W. Bush's leadership challenges after September 11, 2001, we view ambitious and fallible men through the new lens of the 21st century. Where did they succeed? Where did they fail? And what do we know now that we could not have known at the time?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good but Far from Great
- De Michael en 07-11-20