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American Heritage History of the Presidents

By: Michael R. Beschloss
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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From George Washington's reluctant oath taking through George W. Bush's leadership challenges after September 11, 2001, we view ambitious and fallible men through the new lens of the 21st century. Where did they succeed? Where did they fail? And what do we know now that we could not have known at the time?

©2015 American Heritage (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books 19th Century Americas Modern Politicians Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State
Comprehensive Biographies • Educational Content • Easy Listening • Balanced Perspectives • Riveting History
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This was a very easy book to listen to, mainly because each chapter is about a different president than the last. With the chapters being around 30 minutes each, it was certainly not too long to find the time. It is a very general overview, so don't expect a lot of new information, but it was enjoyable.

Good general overview

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Concise, informative summaries of the lives and tenures of the first 43 Presidents, covering both their highs and lows.

Outstanding and Practical

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It discussed the relationships between various presidents as well as how they each governed. Of course it was very long but interesting.

Stories of individual presidents

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and learning more about our Presidents. Some, I knew nothing about and others I knew a great deal about. Having them all presented back to back allowed for a more cohesive story over time, a continuity for which, I thoroughly enjoyed. Each bio did a really good job of encapsulating and providing just enough info to help you decide who you want to do more of a deep dive into and learn more about. You could then, for example, read David McCullough's Truman (which I highly recommend), if this book helped pique your interest in that President.

Excellent mini-bio compilation

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What an incredible summation of American history! The authors performed an i
remarkably detailed biography on each of the Presidents through Bush 43. The narrative by Mike Chamberlain adds to the unique quality of the storyline. Highly educational, incredibly interesting and informative. This audiobook is riveting!

Listened Twice, It’s That Good

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some of the facts that were given were conclusions that were slightly biased. when history says "some people tbought,... and you use that" and then you use those as actual facts about the person it's a little troubling.

slight political bias on certain candidates.

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As an overview to each of the presidents, this is a good starter. However, particularly in the mid to late 20th century articles, it takes decidedly conservative view of the presidents and some of the conclusions, regarding Reagan and Nixon, especially, are pretty speculative and dubious. The laudatory analysis of George HW Bush was a head scratcher to anyone who remembered his presidency.

Good history with a conservative slant

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Liked the book. Reviewing history gives me great joy. A reason to keep going. What else can be said?

Great history

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Loved this book. Learned much about the early presidents & was reminded of things I had forgotten since school. Shows how much history repeats & we should learn from it.

Excellent

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Sum up of gives a good picture of each president’s time in office letting the listener firm their own opinion.

PRESIDENTS

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