Encyclopædia Britannica’s American History: US Presidents

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Encyclopædia Britannica’s American History: US Presidents explores the lives and legends of the presidents, plus the politics and drama that spurred the growth of the nation. Compelling articles, key historical documents, and vivid multimedia make this an indispensable resource for students studying the presidency and curious adults interested in learning more about American history.

Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies
Get to know the country's leaders with more than one hundred fact-filled entries plus hundreds of photos, audio, and video clips bring this fascinating topic to life.

Key Historical Documents
Explore over one hundred documents and speeches that played a key part in shaping the nation – from The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to Nixon’s resignation and Lincoln's second inaugural.

Political Parties & U.S. Government
Read about political parties both prominent and obscure, from the Bull Moose and Know-Nothing parties to the Democrats and Republicans of today. Learn how the electoral process works, view historical election results, and much more.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Articles from the Encyclopædia Britannica
• Historical Election Results
• Historical Documents and Speeches
• Special Essays
• Images
• Video Clips
• Audio Clips

CONTENT COUNTS

• 351 articles, historical documents, speeches, and tables
• 382 photos, illustrations, and maps
• 42 video clips
• 23 audio clips