H . W . W i l s o n 8 4 4 . 6 3 0 . 6 3 6 9 w w w . h w w i l s o n i n p r i n t . c o m 24 Speeches of the American Presidents & Famous First Facts About American Politics Print Purchase Includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS Print Purchase Includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS Speeches of the American Presidents Third Edition “This sourcebook will make a welcome addition to any research library. American presidency buffs will also find this volume attractive.” –American Reference Books Annual This third edition of Speeches of the American Presidents includes over 220 of the most important speeches by the first 45 presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Donald J. Trump. An important reference tool for historians and students alike, this resource provides a useful way to study the institution of the presidency and the management styles of the individual presidents through the words of the chief executives themselves. Speeches of the American Presidents has two primary goals: first, to demonstrate the development of speechmaking as a political instrument for American presidents since the founding of the republic; and second, to give readers the sense of a president’s character as they address issues of vital importance to the nation. In-depth essays introduce each chapter and speech to reflect upon the president’s speech-making abilities and techniques while placing each speech in its historical context. A detailed subject index makes it easy to carry out research and find information about specific speeches and presidents throughout the book. Third Edition APRIL 2018 One Volume; 1,110 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-882-9 List Price: $195 Famous First Facts About American Politics Second Edition “Highly recommended for political writers, columnists, debaters... a strongly recommended, core title for academic and public library American political science reference collections.” –Midwest Book Review Famous First Facts About American Politics covers the memorable elections, public figures, political parties, legislation, and administrations that have contributed to the rich history of the United States. This is an essential resource for historians, students, scholars, librarians, and teachers who need comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible information about American politics. Famous First Facts About American Politics contains more than 4,000 famous “firsts” in American politics. Entries are arranged by broad subject categories and subcategories. Within each category or subcategory, entries are arranged chronologically. Categories include the American Revolution, Cities & Counties, Civil War & Confederacy, Congress, Equality, Finance, International Relations, Military, Native Americans, Political Movements, Political Parties, Population, Presidential Elections, Presidents, Slavery, Supreme Court, Taxation, and Women in Politics. Four indexes—by subject, year, personal name, and geographical location—make it easy to access information, carry out research, and find answers to specific questions. Our goal has been to afford readers a new way of understanding the rich history of elections, parties, and governments in the United States. For historians, students, scholars, librarians, and teachers, this is a comprehensive information source and the perfect first stop for political research. Second Edition JULY 2017 One Volume; 796 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-466-1 List Price: $195
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