First Ladies: Presidential Historians On The Lives Of 45 Iconic American Women hardcover english - 4/14/2015
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| Publisher | Ingram Publisher Services Us |
| ISBN 13 | 9781610395663 |
| Book Subtitle | Presidential Historians On The Lives Of 45 Iconic American Women |
| Book Description | A look inside the personal life of every first lady in American history, based on original interviews with major historiansC-SPAN's yearlong history series, First Ladies: Influence and Image , featured interviews with more than fifty preeminent historians and biographers. In this informative book, these experts paint intimate portraits of all forty-five first ladies,their lives, ambitions, and unique partnerships with their presidential spouses. Susan Swain and the C-SPAN team elicit the details that made these women who they were: how Martha Washington intentionally set the standards followed by first ladies for the next century how Edith Wilson was complicit in the cover-up when President Wilson became incapacitated after a stroke and how Mamie Eisenhower used the new medium of television to reinforce her, and her husband's, positive public images.This book provides an up-close historical look at these fascinating women who survived the scrutiny of the White House, sometimes at great personal cost, while supporting their families and famous husbands,and sometimes changing history. Complete with illustrations and essential biographical details, it is an illuminating, entertaining, and ultimately inspiring read. |
| Editorial Review | A wonderful read for anyone who loves American history, and especially the genuinely 'inside story' of the various presidencies.--Hugh Hewitt "This chronological account engages pairs of historians--including the exceptional Carl Sferrazza Anthony--in discussing the personality, marriage, passions, and legacy of each first lady, resulting in a fluid, conversational style...This accessible account replaces stodgy depictions of stuffy, untouchable first ladies with the relatable, often tragic stories of the determined women who made it up as they went along, to the benefit of their husbands and country."--Publishers Weekly "An appropriate and valuable examination of the lives and roles played by the 45 women most closely identified with the U.S. presidency...In this time when the role of all women in our society is undergoing a long-overdue sea change, the collection is especially valuable as an illustration of how these women adapted to, and contributed to, the presidents whose lives they shared."--The Washington Times "The book is a budding history buff's dream (and will likely make its readers the star of good party conversation at Mother's Day brunch)."--The Hill |
| About the Author | Susan Swain was the moderator for C-SPAN's special yearlong history series, First Ladies: Influence and Image. Swain is C-SPAN's co-CEO and, in addition to her senior management role at the network, has been an on-camera host for C-SPAN for more than thirty years, interviewing public officials, historians, and journalists for the public affairs network. This is her ninth book project with C-SPAN and PublicAffairs. She lives in the Washington, DC, suburbs.For more information, visit firstladies.c-span.org or @FirstLadies on Twitter |
| Language | English |
| Author | Susan Swain |
| Publication Date | 4/14/2015 |
| Number of Pages | 496 |
First Ladies: Presidential Historians On The Lives Of 45 Iconic American Women hardcover english - 4/14/2015
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