Introduction -- The founding presidency (1789-1829) -- The partisan presidency (1829-1865) -- The eclipsed presidency (1865-1897) -- The modern presidency (1897-1945) -- The Cold War presidency (1945-1993) -- The post-modern presidency? (1993- ).
Summary
Examines the American presidency from Washington to Obama, covering the evolution, function, and importance of executive power in the United States.
