Meacham, Jon

Presents a biography of Thomas Jefferson that illuminates Jefferson's roles as a family man, politician, and president. Discusses how Jefferson's understanding of power and human nature allowed him to develop powerful new ideas and find the will to succeed and win. Includes full-color and black-and-white illustrations.

Presents a biography of Thomas Jefferson that illuminates Jefferson's roles as a family man, politician, and president. Discusses how Jefferson's understanding of power and human nature allowed him to develop powerful new ideas and find the will to succeed and win. Includes full-color and black-and-white illustrations.

Details the life of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, and focuses on his political actions and choices that shaped the White House and inspired the later presidents--including Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and others.

Examines the relationship between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt from their first meeting in 1918, drawing from interviews and unpublished letters to discuss their opinions of each other, their joint effort in World War II, their personal affection and squabbles, and the interactions between their families.

A collection of writings by various authors which reflect on the civil rights movement.

Details the life of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, and focuses on his political actions and choices that shaped the White House and inspired the later presidents--including Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and others.