Triumphs and tragedies of the modern presidency

"Applying the lessons of presidential history, this anthology of case studies--written by leading political scientists, historians, and subject matter experts--delves into the many facets of the presidency and promotes a greater understanding of the presidency for policymakers, academics, students, and general readers alike. Provides a breadth of perspectives on the many facets of the president's role and powers from leading political scientists, historians, and subject-matter experts. Offers case studies that provide readers with an unparalleled scope of presidential history and topics. Includes a section devoted to an analysis of the first 100 days of each of these presidents. Promotes transformational leadership in the presidency"--