Presidential Politics

This fun and surprising book goes beyond words and lets numbers tell the story! In a fresh infographic approach, fascinating facts about U.S. presidential elections take a new twist and are explained by the numbers. Vivid and colorful stats, charts, tables, and graphs breathe new life into all things electoral.

Presidential politics has always been a minefield of competition, excitement, and even scandal. Read about the evolution of presidential politics from the election of George Washington, the nation's first president, to the election of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. Learn which elements have stood the test of time, such as the Electoral College, and other elements, such as voting rights and processes, that have evolved with the changing times.

Throughout the 1850s, the issues of slavery and states' rights had divided the nation. With the election of 1860, these issues finally came to a head, setting the stage for the American Civil War. Compelling, action-packed text, vivid sensory details, and primary source quotes bring the story to life so that readers feel as if they were actually alive during the historical event.