Presidents of War

Discover the intimate and surprising stories of America's wartime leaders in this groundbreaking book by a preeminent presidential historian. Presidents of War takes you on a journey through two centuries of American history, revealing how presidents from James Madison to the present day mobilized their country for war and made the most difficult decisions. With fresh insights from original letters, diaries, and other sources, this magisterial book brings you to the front lines of history and shows how these leaders withstood the pressures of war - or were broken by them. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the power dynamics behind America's wartime decisions.