The Library of the presidents

In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second President of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as "out of his senses"; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history. This is history on a grand scale -- a book about politics and war and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, John Adams is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived.

This is a selection, roughly chronological, from the many kinds of writing T.R. did when leisure allowed. Throughout his years in the presidency official and unofficial writings follow each other to show both the public man and the private. This is book is indeed a self-portrait of a vigorous and interesting personality, of a man with a high vision of America and her future.

This book is a portrait of the only man in history to win election to a third and fourth term as president of the United States. The symbol of strength and power to a nation besieged by war and depression, Roosevelt is described as one of the greatest players in the game of politics. This book is one man's view of his many facets.

A biography of President William McKinley, President during the Spanish-American War, which led to the annexation of the Philppines, Guam and Puerto Rico. McKinley was assassinated while still in office and followed by his Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt.