The Virginia dynasty : four presidents and the creation of the American nation
by Cheney, Lynne V. (Author)
Summary
A group portrait of America's first four presidents from Virginia focuses on a series of key historical episodes that illustrate how the myriad leadership roles of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe promoted transcendental, if contradictory, national views about freedom and equality. Full description
Summary: |
A group portrait of America's first four presidents from Virginia focuses on a series of key historical episodes that illustrate how the myriad leadership roles of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe promoted transcendental, if contradictory, national views about freedom and equality. |
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Physical Description: |
437 pages ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-422) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781101980040 1101980044 |
Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |