The American Presidency

A provocative study of the highest office in the United States, and of the men who have held it (1960)

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.