A premier leadership scholar and an 18th century expert define the special contributions of the first president--revolutionary hero, founding president, and first citizen of the young republic.
The American President series continues with this revealing look at John Adams, who took office amid the birth of the government and multiple crises in 1797, who went on to create the Department of the Navy, and who left a solvent treasury when his term was completed.
In this examination of the life of a Founding Father, renowned historian Wills takes a fresh look at the life of James Madison, from his rise to prominence in the colonies through his role in the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the first Constitutional Congress.
The former senator offers a provocative new assessment of the first "national security president"--James Monroe--remembered for being the last of the Virginia dynasty and for issuing the Monroe Doctrine.
The first president born after America's independence ushers in a new era of no-holds-barred democracy. Widmer vividly brings to life the chaos and contention that plagued Van Buren's presidency and ultimately offered an early lesson in the power of democracy.