This book unveils the whole history of American presidential elections, from the seamless ascent of General George Washington to the bitterly contested election of George W. Bush, bringing these boisterous contests to life in all their ...
Here is a book that gives you a history of Hollywood from the Silent Era through the Golden Age right up to the present--and provides hours of sheer entertainment for all film buffs and students of film. The perfect Christmas present.
" In They Never Said It, Paul F. Boller, Jr. and John George examine hundreds of misquotations, incorrect attributions, and blatant fabrications, outlining the origins of the quotes and revealing why we should consign them to the historical ...
When Andrew Jackson was visiting one town, according to a campaign tale, a proud mother handed a dirty-faced baby up for him to hold. "Here is a beautiful specimen of young American childhood," said Jackson obligingly.
The 2008 Presidential election is almost here and that can only mean one thing: our days are about to get a lot more entertaining.
Here professional historian Paul Boller again shows his gift for lively and revealing stories.