Merry, Robert W., 1946-

Where they stand : the American presidents in the eyes of voters and historians / Robert W. Merry. - New York : Simon & Schuster, 2012. - xxii, 298 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-281) and index.

Introduction: The great white house rating game -- I. The historians -- The judgment of history -- The vagaries of history -- II. The people -- The making of the presidency -- The presidential referendum -- The judgment of the electorate -- The stain of failure -- III. The test of greatness -- War and peace -- Split-decision presidents -- Leaders of destiny -- IV. Reputations in flux -- Republican resurgence -- The post-Cold War presidents -- Conclusion: Clear and present danger.

9781451625400 (hardcover) 9781451625424 (trade paper) 9781451625431 (ebook)

2011039883


Presidents--Rating of--United States.
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Presidents--History.--United States
Political leadership--History.--United States
Primera Jornada de Catalogación.


Estados Unidos--Política y gobierno.
United States--Politics and government.

002 E 176.1 / M573w 2012

973.0099