AMERICA'S FIRST FAMILIES: An Inside View of 200 Years of Private Life in the White House
By Carl Sferrazza Anthony
Publisher: Touchstone Books
ISBN: 0684864428


Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in the White House? AMERICA'S FIRST FAMILIES gives readers an inside view of the distinguished first families and how they have lived their lives in the White House. Find out about the presidents' children and grandchildren as well as the celebrations and ceremonies, farewells and departures that all took place in the White House. You will also learn that these picture perfect families weren't always as perfect as they may have appeared. Uncover the gossip and dark family secrets through diaries, letters, and magazine and newspaper articles from Presidents far back in history. This book, filled with interesting information, is complimented with over 300 photographs that are guaranteed to entertain you!

THE CIVIL WAR CHRONICLE: The Only Day-By-Day Portrait of America's Tragic Conflict as Told by Soldiers, Journalists, Politicians, Farmers, Nurses, Slaves, and Other Eyewitnesses
Edited by J. Matthew Gallman
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0812931149


Find out what really happened during the Civil War from letters, battlefield reports, telegrams, speeches, and diary entries of people who experienced the war first hand in THE CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES. You will read different perspectives of the war through the 500 original documents included and find out what was going on day-to-day during this violent period in U.S. History. This account of the war is complete and vivid and includes over 125 pictures. A great gift idea for the history nut!

AMERICAN HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE PRESIDENTS
Edited by Michael Beschloss
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 0812932498


The U.S. Presidents are an important facet of the prosperity and well being of our nation. The AMERICAN HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE PRESIDENTS gives us portraits of the 42 men who have led our country. Read about their lives and the issues and episodes that shaped their terms in office and find out their strengths and weaknesses. This book offers the most up to date information about the 42 Presidents, including information that you probably didn't know and won't want to miss!

THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT: The Human Drama of Our Nation's Highest Office
By Philip B. Kunhardt, Jr., Philip B. Kunhardt III, Peter W. Kunhardt
Publisher: Riverhead Books
ISBN: 157322832X


THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT is both a pictorial and fact filled book with captivating information about the Presidents of the United States. You will get a strong sense of the distinct personalities of each of these leaders while reading the interesting facts and stories about each gentleman. Also notice that the Presidents' weaknesses and scandals occurring during their term or lives are overlooked, making them look untainted and perfect. The Presidents' stories are organized in a unique fashion, and they are grouped thematically by their characteristics, instead of chronologically. Find out why Richard Nixon and Theodore Roosevelt are grouped together, and what do John Adams and Jimmy Carter have in common?

OUR FINEST HOUR
Edited By Killian Jordan and Barbara Baker Burrows
Publisher: Time Home Entertainment
ISBN: 1883013984


OUR FINEST HOUR uncovers the World War II era and what Americans were doing to survive both mentally and physically during this time in our nation's history. The numerous array of pictures are enough for us to see both the melancholy and the delightful moments. From the pictures of dead marines, soldiers in battle, and a view from a concentration camp to the entertainers who kept our spirits alive through this tragic time and the vivacious energy of soldiers coming home alive, this book touches the heart and will bring a tear to your eye. This is a book you won't want to miss and is a perfect gift for any history lover or World War II veteran!

--- Reviewed by Kelly Gagliardi

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