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Presidential Leadership
James Taranto · 2004
80/100
👍 Worth It
This one's a real reference book dressed up as a readable collection — 78 scholars ranking every president through 2000, paired with sharp essays from names like John McCain and Kenneth Starr. It's ideologically mixed on paper but sponsored by outlets with a clear lean, so go in knowing the framing. Genuinely useful for anyone who wants presidential history served with some structure and star power.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety88
Substance / usefulness82
Craft & writing80
Originality75
Evidence & accuracy78
Hype vs delivers72
Age-fit78
Human-eye read78
Penny’s verdict80
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