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Companion To First Ladies

By Sibley , Katherine A S(Editor)

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2016
ISBN
9781118732229, 1118732227
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (5831726 bytes)
Series
PRESIDENTIAL COMPANIONS
Pages
760\760
Time added
2020-11-29 04:13:51

Description

This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history. Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands' legacies Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady

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