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The Making of the U.S. PresidentBy Frank Cogliano, The University of Edinburgh

In a Nutshell

An exploration of key U.S. presidential campaigns and how they reflect the formation of American politics over time.

Favorite Quote

There has never been an election in U.S. history like the one of 2016 or any presidential candidates like the ones we have just had.

David Alexander Walker, historian

Introduction

You can't fully understand the U.S. without grasping the subtext of the presidential elections that shaped the popular narratives of its history.

Frank Cogliano is a professor of American history in the School of History, Classics, and Archeology at The University of Edinburgh. He has also been a member of the advisory board in the International Center for Jefferson Studies.

In The Making of the U.S. President, Professor Cogliano sheds light on five major case studies from U.S. electoral history.

Cogliano demonstrates how the electoral process and famous presidential candidates have defined the political trajectory of America.

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