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First Ladies For Dummies - Softcover

Stadelmann, Marcus A.

 
9781119822196: First Ladies For Dummies
Softcover
ISBN 10: 111982219X ISBN 13: 9781119822196
Verlag: For Dummies, 2022

Inhaltsangabe

It's time for the ladies―the First Ladies, that is―to get their time in the spotlight

What does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you've always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama's campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy's emphasis on art and culture. In First Ladies For Dummies, you'll find out how these women's values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they've become true role models for generations.

With the detailed biographies and personal profiles in First Ladies For Dummies, you'll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States' 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:

  • An historical context for a deeper understanding of the world these First Ladies lived in
  • Accounts of their childhoods and early lives to learn who these women were before they stepped foot in the White House
  • Each First Lady's interests and achievements

Whether you're a history fanatic or just curious about these highly accomplished women, you'll find lots of fun facts about them in First Ladies For Dummies. Pick up your copy to be in the know!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Marcus Stadelmann, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and History at the University of Texas at Tyler. Along with teaching at universities in California, Utah, and Texas, Dr. Stadelmann is the author or co-author of eight books in his discipline, including U.S. Presidents For Dummies. His favorite First Lady is Dolley Madison.

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47 unique women. 47 engrossing tales.

Few historical characters have fascinated the public like the First Ladies of the United States of America. From Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden, the triumphs and stumbles of these powerful women have been the subject of debate for centuries. Perfect for history fanatics as well as those just a little curious about how the wives of American presidents have risen to meet history in their own unique ways, First Ladies For Dummies tells the gripping stories of the women behind the Oval Office.

Inside…

  • Grasp their historical contexts
  • Explore what drove them
  • Find out about their histories
  • Learn about their values
  • Understand their styles
  • Measure their impact on culture
  • Uncover the truth behind the gossip
  • Discover little-known facts

Aus dem Klappentext

47 unique women. 47 engrossing tales.

Few historical characters have fascinated the public like the First Ladies of the United States of America. From Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden, the triumphs and stumbles of these powerful women have been the subject of debate for centuries. Perfect for history fanatics as well as those just a little curious about how the wives of American presidents have risen to meet history in their own unique ways, First Ladies For Dummies tells the gripping stories of the women behind the Oval Office.

Inside…

  • Grasp their historical contexts
  • Explore what drove them
  • Find out about their histories
  • Learn about their values
  • Understand their styles
  • Measure their impact on culture
  • Uncover the truth behind the gossip
  • Discover little-known facts

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Verlag
For Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum
2022
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
111982219X
ISBN 13 
9781119822196
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
336
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