Chronicles the life of professional wrestler and politician Jesse Ventura, describing his years in the ring and his start as Minnesota's governor, representing the Reform Party.
Examines the controversial presidency of John Tyler, who assumed the office after the death of William Henry Harrison, and discusses his secret policies that led to the annexation of the Republic of Texas and sectional divisions that laid the framework for the Civil War.
Draws on personal journals and historical documents to recount the overseas voyage of Royal Army Captain Arthur Phillip's first expedition to Australia, where he was charged with setting up a penal colony for London prisoners.
A biography of George W. Bush, discussing his childhood, his school years, his various career choices, his term as governor of Texas, and the controversial election that put him in the White House.
Discusses the years of Ronald Reagan's presidency, including his past political experience, the Star Wars arms program, second term election, Iran-Contra scandal, and Reaganomics.
A biography of one of the founders of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts and a history of the Pilgrims' difficult times during their early years in the New World.
Biography of the first female governor of New Jersey looking at her early life, devotion to politics, and attitudes and ideas concerning public service.
George Wallace, the origins of the new conservatism, and the transformation of American politics
Carter, Dan T
1995
Discusses the political career of George Wallace, four-time governor of Alabama and presidential candidate, and how he started the trend of conservatism that continues to influence politics today.
