The President's House - Hardcover

Seale, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1931917027 ISBN 13: 9781931917025

Publisher: White House Historical Association, 2008

Synopsis

This compelling book in two rich volumes chronicles the unique continuum of the White House through American history and its human story as a home to the presidents and their families. The reader experiences the many facets of life in the seat of presidential power, the etiquette, politics, architecture and decor, landscaping, cuisine, and all that make up the setting of the presidency.

About this title

About the Author:

William Seale is an American historian and author whose work is focused on historical writing and the restoration of historic American buildings, notably state capitols. His books include, The Imperial Season; The President’s House: A History; The White House: History of an American Idea; The Tasteful Interlude: American Interiors Through the Camera’s Eye; Recreating the Historic House Interior; The Virginia Governor’s Mansion; Temples of Democracy: The State Capitols of the USA; and many others. He is editor of White House History the award-winning journal of the White House Historical Association.

From Library Journal:

The 195-year history of the White House is a remarkable saga that is separate from the nation's history, yet an integral part of the lives of the men who held the position of chief executive and their families. Seale's book is a scholarly study of the first families and their home, but he includes anecdotes and interesting tales that will appeal to all readers. Seventy pages of notes attest to Seale's research. The result is a first-rate social history of the White House. The well-written work is divided into 43 chapters involving 32 Presidents from Washington through Truman. In addition, there are 122 black-and-white photographs, most focusing on the White House. Little scholarly work is available on the White House, so Seale's two volumes are particularly valuable. Recommended at all levels. Boyd Childress, Auburn University Library, Ala.
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About this edition

• Publisher: White House Historical Association
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1931917027
• ISBN 13: 9781931917025
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1350