Explores how U.S. presidents' cultural pursuits shaped their leadership while examining how the reading habits of early presidents have been sidelined by such t

"Fight House looks juicy as all hell" - National Review “Troy seamlessly weaves West Wing gossip with significant moments in modern history.” - Jewish Insid

The history of presidential dealings with disasters shows that whatever their ideology, presidents need to be prepared to deal with unexpected crises. In recent

This book examines the contact relationships between U.S. presidents and America's intellectuals since 1960.

The Constitution of the United States created a representative republic marked by federalism and the separation of powers. Yet numerous federal judges--led by t