Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

America’s Greatest 20th Century Presidents

The Lives of Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton

Edited by Charles River Editors ...

For a man who grew up to become the “Bull Moose”, Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, suffering from asthma and other maladies. But his physical weakness actually drove him to be more active, which also fostered an interest in nature. It also helped that Teddy’s family was wealthy, allowing him privileges including home school and the ability to attend Harvard, where he was an athlete and took ... Read more

$11.30 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For a man who grew up to become the “Bull Moose”, Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, suffering from asthma and other maladies. But his physical weakness actually drove him to be more active, which also fostered an interest in nature. It also helped that Teddy’s family was wealthy, allowing him privileges including home school and the ability to attend Harvard, where he was an athlete and took
... Read more
So Far from God

The U.S. War With Mexico, 1846-1848

by John S.D. Eisenhower ...

The Mexican-American War of the 1840s, precipitated by border disputes and the U.S. annexation of Texas, ended with the military occupation of Mexico City by General Winfield Scott. In the subsequent treaty, the United States gained territory that would become California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado. In this highly readable account, John S. D. Eisenhower ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

The Mexican-American War of the 1840s, precipitated by border disputes and the U.S. annexation of Texas, ended with the military occupation of Mexico City by General Winfield Scott. In the subsequent treaty, the United States gained territory that would become California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado. In this highly readable account, John S. D. Eisenhower
... Read more
Zachary Taylor

The American Presidents Series: The 12th President, 1849-1850

by John S. D. Eisenhower ...

Series series The American Presidents
The rough-hewn general who rose to the nation's highest office, and whose presidency witnessed the first political skirmishes that would lead to the Civil War.Zachary Taylor was a soldier's soldier, a man who lived up to his nickname, "Old Rough and Ready." Having risen through the ranks of the U.S. Army, he achieved his greatest success in the Mexican War, propelling him to the nation's highest ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

The rough-hewn general who rose to the nation's highest office, and whose presidency witnessed the first political skirmishes that would lead to the Civil War.Zachary Taylor was a soldier's soldier, a man who lived up to his nickname, "Old Rough and Ready." Having risen through the ranks of the U.S. Army, he achieved his greatest success in the Mexican War, propelling him to the nation's highest
... Read more
American General

The Life and Times of William Tecumseh Sherman

by John S.D. Eisenhower ...

From respected historian John S. D. Eisenhower comes a surprising portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman, the Civil War general whose path of destruction cut the Confederacy in two, broke the will of the Southern population, and earned him a place in history as “the first modern general.” Yet behind his reputation as a fierce warrior was a sympathetic man of complex character.A century and a half ... Read more

Was $13.99 CAD Now $9.99 CAD

Also available as: Audiobook

From respected historian John S. D. Eisenhower comes a surprising portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman, the Civil War general whose path of destruction cut the Confederacy in two, broke the will of the Southern population, and earned him a place in history as “the first modern general.” Yet behind his reputation as a fierce warrior was a sympathetic man of complex character.A century and a half
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
General Ike

A Personal Reminiscence

by John Eisenhower ...

John S.D. Eisenhower modestly explains General Ike as “a son's view of a great military leader—highly intelligent, strong, forceful, kind, yet as human as the rest of us.” It is that, and more: a portrait of the greatest Allied military leader of the Second World War, by the man who knew Ike best.General Ike is a book that John Eisenhower always knew he had to write, a tribute from an affectionate ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Also available as: Audiobook

John S.D. Eisenhower modestly explains General Ike as “a son's view of a great military leader—highly intelligent, strong, forceful, kind, yet as human as the rest of us.” It is that, and more: a portrait of the greatest Allied military leader of the Second World War, by the man who knew Ike best.General Ike is a book that John Eisenhower always knew he had to write, a tribute from an affectionate
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Teddy Roosevelt and Leonard Wood

Partners in Command

by John S. D. Eisenhower ...

Theodore Roosevelt was a man of wide interests, strong opinions, and intense ambition for both himself and his country. When he met Leonard Wood in 1897, he recognized a kindred spirit. Moreover, the two men shared a zeal for making the United States an imperial power that would challenge Great Britain as world leader. For the remainder of their lives, their careers would intertwine in ways that ... Read more

$50.99 CAD

Theodore Roosevelt was a man of wide interests, strong opinions, and intense ambition for both himself and his country. When he met Leonard Wood in 1897, he recognized a kindred spirit. Moreover, the two men shared a zeal for making the United States an imperial power that would challenge Great Britain as world leader. For the remainder of their lives, their careers would intertwine in ways that
... Read more
Soldiers and Statesmen

Reflections on Leadership

by John S. D. Eisenhower ...

Which generals were most influential in World War II? Did Winston Churchill really see himself as culturally "half American"? What really caused the break between Harry S. Truman and Dwight Eisenhower? In Soldiers and Statesmen, John S. D. Eisenhower answers these questions and more, offering his personal reflections on great leaders of our time.The son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, John S. D ... Read more

$48.99 CAD

Which generals were most influential in World War II? Did Winston Churchill really see himself as culturally "half American"? What really caused the break between Harry S. Truman and Dwight Eisenhower? In Soldiers and Statesmen, John S. D. Eisenhower answers these questions and more, offering his personal reflections on great leaders of our time.The son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, John S. D
... Read more
They Fought at Anzio

by John S. D. Eisenhower ...

Italy, from the toe to the Alps, was the scene of the longest, bloodiest, most frustrating, and least understood series of battles fought by the Western Allies during World War II. Now, John S. D. Eisenhower offers a new look at the Italian campaign, emphasizing the Anzio offensive—an operation pushed by Winston Churchill that fell largely to American troops to carry out. It was visualized as an ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Italy, from the toe to the Alps, was the scene of the longest, bloodiest, most frustrating, and least understood series of battles fought by the Western Allies during World War II. Now, John S. D. Eisenhower offers a new look at the Italian campaign, emphasizing the Anzio offensive—an operation pushed by Winston Churchill that fell largely to American troops to carry out. It was visualized as an
... Read more
President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017)

The Rise and Development of America Through the Ambitions and Platforms of Elected Presidents

by George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, James Knox Polk, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richard Milhous Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald John Trump ...

In 'President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017),' readers are offered a profound glimpse into the evolving landscape of American rhetoric and political commitment. This anthology spans over two centuries of presidential history, encapsulating the seminal moments that have shaped the nation. It explores a variety of speech styles, from the fervent appeals of wartime leaders ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In 'President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017),' readers are offered a profound glimpse into the evolving landscape of American rhetoric and political commitment. This anthology spans over two centuries of presidential history, encapsulating the seminal moments that have shaped the nation. It explores a variety of speech styles, from the fervent appeals of wartime leaders
... Read more
President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017)

The Rise and Development of America Through the Ambitions and Platforms of Elected Presidents

by Bill Clinton, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Benjamin Harrison, Calvin Coolidge, William McKinley, James Madison, Grover Cleveland, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, James Buchanan, Herbert Hoover, Barack Obama, John Adams, Martin Van Buren, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, Harry S. Truman, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, William Henry Harrison, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Warren G. Harding, George W. Bush, Donald John Trump, Richard Milhous Nixon, William Howard Taft, Lyndon Baines Johnson, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Knox Polk ...

In "President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017)," readers are invited to explore the evolving landscape of American political thought through the compelling lens of inaugural addresses. This collection captures the hopes, challenges, and aspirations of a nation through the words of its leaders. From Washington's foundational statement to Trump's contemporary vision, these ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017)," readers are invited to explore the evolving landscape of American political thought through the compelling lens of inaugural addresses. This collection captures the hopes, challenges, and aspirations of a nation through the words of its leaders. From Washington's foundational statement to Trump's contemporary vision, these
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

American General

The Life and Times of William Tecumseh Sherman

by John S.D. Eisenhower ...

Narrated by Jack Garrett ...

Unabridged

9 hours 29 min

From respected historian John S. D. Eisenhower comes a surprising portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman, the Civil War general whose path of destruction cut the Confederacy in two, broke the will of the Southern population, and earned him a place in history as "the first modern general." Yet behind his reputation as a fierce warrior was a sympathetic man of complex character. A century and a half ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

From respected historian John S. D. Eisenhower comes a surprising portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman, the Civil War general whose path of destruction cut the Confederacy in two, broke the will of the Southern population, and earned him a place in history as "the first modern general." Yet behind his reputation as a fierce warrior was a sympathetic man of complex character. A century and a half
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Yanks

The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I

by John Eisenhower ...

Fought far from home, World War I was nonetheless a stirring American adventure. The achievements of the United States during that war, often underrated by military historians, were in fact remarkable, and they turned the tide of the conflict. So says John S. D. Eisenhower, one of today's most acclaimed military historians, in his sweeping history of the Great War and the men who won it: the Yanks ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Fought far from home, World War I was nonetheless a stirring American adventure. The achievements of the United States during that war, often underrated by military historians, were in fact remarkable, and they turned the tide of the conflict. So says John S. D. Eisenhower, one of today's most acclaimed military historians, in his sweeping history of the Great War and the men who won it: the Yanks
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in Canada

The American Presidents

Great Generals Series

The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower

The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower

Campaigns and Commanders Series

The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science

The Great Generals Series

America’s Greatest 20th Century Presidents

So Far from God

Zachary Taylor

American General

General Ike

Teddy Roosevelt and Leonard Wood

Soldiers and Statesmen

They Fought at Anzio

President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017)

President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017)

American General

Yanks

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in Canada

The American Presidents

Great Generals Series

The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower

The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower

Campaigns and Commanders Series

The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science

The Great Generals Series

Show: