From George Washington to George W. In the course of the 2008 presidential campaigns, Americans became involved in the political process at a level rarely seen

Details the career path, presidential policies, key events, trivial facts, and historical impact of each president from George Washington to Bill Clinton.

Accessible, authoritative, and entertaining in the signature style of theComplete Idiot'sGuide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Pol

Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.

You're no idiot, of course. You know the American Revolution started when those guys in Boston threw some tea off a boat. Or was it when Paul Revere made his fa