Robert V. Remini
Paperback | Pages: 614 pages Rating: 3.88 | 163 Users | 17 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The House: The History of the House of Representatives |
| ISBN: | 0061341118 (ISBN13: 9780061341113) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | George Pendleton Prize (2007) |
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Throughout America's history, the House has played a central role in shaping the nation's destiny. In this incomparable single-volume history, distinguished historian Robert V. Remini traces the institution from a struggling, nascent body to the venerable powerhouse it has become since America's rise on the world stage. The essential drama of democracy—the struggle between principle and pragmatism—is showcased throughout the book, and through it the history of America's successful experiment with democracy unfurls.Point Of Books The House: The History of the House of Representatives
| Title | : | The House: The History of the House of Representatives |
| Author | : | Robert V. Remini |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 614 pages |
| Published | : | October 2nd 2007 by Smithsonian Books (first published May 1st 2006) |
| Categories | : | History. Politics. North American Hi.... American History. Nonfiction |
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Ratings: 3.88 From 163 Users | 17 ReviewsJudgment Of Books The House: The History of the House of Representatives
This book tries to walk the line between a reference book and a narrative history book -- I think it does entertain enough, and does cram the history of the America republic into one book, which is certainly no easy task. But I think there are more misses than hits - for a book that is suppose to be a history of the House, it meanders into the White House and Senate proceedings too much. I know you cannot ignore the other branches of government in telling the story of the House, but I think -Great book if you are Gov/History geek...otherwise...prepare for a map.
Stopped at Chapter 13
Pretty good for covering two hundred years of legislators, debates, momentous legislation, fires, stabbings, shootings, and other everyday goings-on at the Capitol.
Very accessible history of the House of Representatives.
I read this a while ago and am using it now to reference congressional history for a project Im working on.
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