Books like The unexpected president by Scott S. Greenberger

A comprehensive biography of Theodore Roosevelt, tracing his life from early years through his rise to the U.S. presidency.

A concise biography that follows Lyndon B. Johnson from his upbringing in Texas to his ascension to the U.S. presidency, illuminating the pivotal moments of his political career.

An autobiographical volume of Abraham Lincoln’s speeches, letters, and writings, covering his political career from 1832 to 1858 and including the famous Lincoln‑Douglas debates.

This is mostly a historical account of Arthur’s presidential administration from his unexpected inauguration through passing the Pendleton Act, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and a mainly uneventful term as U.S. President.

Robert W. Merry restores William McKinley’s legacy, showing him as a decisive 19th‑century president whose policies drove U.S. imperialism, the gold standard, and global trade, and who set the stage for America’s rise to world power.

Inside the Bush White House: David Frum gives a first‑hand look at President George W. Bush’s 2001‑2009 presidency, revealing his beliefs and the leaders behind his decisions.

In this culmination of five decades of acclaimed studies in presidential history, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an illuminating exploration into the early development, growth, and exercise of leadership. Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership? Does the man make the times or do the times make the man? In Leadership in Turbulent Times, Goodwin draws upon four of the presidents she has studied most closely—Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson (in civil rights)—to show how they first recognized leadership qualities within themselves, and were recognized by others as leaders. No common pattern describes the trajectory of leadership. Although set apart in background, abilities, and temperament, these men shared a fierce ambition and a deep-seated resilience that enabled them to surmount uncommon adversity. At their best, all four were guided by a sense of moral purpose. At moments of great challenge, they were able to summon their talents to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others. This seminal work provides an accessible and essential road map for aspiring and established leaders in every field. In today’s polarized world, these stories of authentic leadership in times of apprehension and fracture take on a singular urgency. ([source][1]) [1]: https://doriskearnsgoodwin.com/books/