The American Presidency

Clinton Rossiter

Johns Hopkins University Press, 1987 - Biography & Autobiography - 266 pages

The American Presidency is one of the most popular books ever published on America's highest office. Clinton Rossiter's eloquent and insightful classic now appears with a substantial new introduction by Michael Nelson. Firmly grounded in history, constitutional analysis, and political culture, The American Presidency examines the evolution of presidential powers and limitations and evaluates the performances of individual presidents since Washington's inauguration in 1789.

About the author

Clinton Rossiter (1917–1970) was a historian and political scientist who taught at Cornell University. He was the author of more than twenty books on American institutions and history and was the recipient of the Bancroft Prize and the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The American Presidency; Volume 35 of Harvest books; Johns Hopkins paperback
• Author: Clinton Rossiter
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1987
• ISBN: 0801835453, 9780801835452
• Length: 266 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State; Political Science / American Government / General; Political Science / General; Political Science / Political Process / General; Political Science / Public Affairs & Administration