{"title":"Jon Roper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Roper\u003c\/strong\u003e offers richly detailed works that bring history to life with clear, engaging narratives. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Presidents\u003c\/em\u003e, provide readers with accessible insights into political and military history, blending thorough research with vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of history and military subjects, Roper’s writing connects historical facts with wider contexts, helping readers understand the forces shaping past events. His works serve as both informative guides and inspiring journeys through key moments and figures in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-american-presidents-by-jon-roper-9780754835981","title":"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Presidents","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unparalleled, fully updated reference book is a detailed guide to the 47 personages to have held the highest-ranking political office in the United States government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with a brief history of the events that led to the Thirteen Colonies declaring independence from Britain. It recounts the details of how a new union of states was forged and a system of government established in which the head of state would be checked and balanced by the Houses of Congress and the Supreme Court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs ceremonial head of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the office of president is one of the most powerful and influential in the world. Beginning with George Washington, the author provides a factual analysis of each of the men who have held high office, and how each has shaped the presidency and been defined by the role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany have become synonymous with major events of world history, for example, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Teddy Roosevelt and the building of the Panama Canal, and Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal. Some presidents have disappeared quietly from public life, while others have courted controversy, or have been infamously indicted, impeached, or assassinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey facts about each president, their term in office, and their life story are presented within the context of the domestic and international events of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 500 contemporary photographs, fine-art paintings, and maps help to provide a visual account for each presidency, making \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Presidents\u003c\/em\u003e a valuable reference source for every reader interested in the social and political history of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Reed Book Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712238616812,"sku":"9780754835981","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780754835981-the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-american-presidents-1.jpg?v=1791853143"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jon-roper.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}