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Daniel A. Farber, Suzanna Sherry

0-314-56768-2

West Publishing Company

TECK70301

USA 1990 3275245307

Theodore J. Lowi, Benjamin Ginsberg

0-393-95699-7

W. W. Norton & Company

BORKNV14372

New York 1990 3275567159

American Government

This book is a comprehensive guide to the U.S. Government, describing topics such as American institutions, law-making, the

constitution, and more.

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Institutions

A History of the American

Constitution

A thorough guide to the American Constitution, including the judiciary,

legislature, executive, slavery, amendments, and the use of history.

Alexis de Tocqueville 0-06-091522-6

HarperPerennial BORKNM15096

USA 1988 3275567162

George Clack

Bureau of International Information Progarms U.S.

Department of StateBORKNM15107

USA 3275567146

Richard J. Hardy 0-395-59687-4

Houghton Mifflin Company

BORKNV14375

USA 1992 3275567199

Robert A. Dahl 0-300-02543-2

Vail-Ballou Press BORKNM10386

Binghamton 1982 3275240946

This book examines terms such as democracy, pluralism, fundamental rights,

rule of law, political parties, interest groups, and gives easy explanations of all

these topics.

Government in America

This guide explores the U.S. Government in its historical background, the

constitution, civil rights, political parties, and more.

Dilemmas of Pluralist Democracy

The author explores autonomy and control, the position of independent

organizations, associations, and special interest groups within the democratic

state.

Democracy in America

Volume One of the book focuses mostly on the structure of government and the

institutions that help to maintain freedom in American society. Volume Two focuses much more on individuals and the effects

of the democratic mentality on the thoughts and mores prevalent in American

society.

Democracy in Brief

Peter Irons, Stephanie Guitton

1-56584-052-6

The New Press BORKNM10319

New York 1993 3275240590

Rosalie Targonski

Office of International Information Programs

BORKNM15103

USA 2000 3275567147

George Clack

Congressional Quarterly Inc.

BORKNM15105

USA 2001 3275567164

Leonard W. Levy 0-300-07802-1

Yale University Press BORKNM10382

New Haven 1999 3275240942

Outline of the U.S. Legal System

This book scrutinizes the judicial system of the United States.

Origins of the Bill of Rights

This book explains the Bill of Rights, its importance for America, and its specific

amendments.

May It Please the Court

May It Please the Court' is a collection of transcripts of 23 landmark cases, as

argued before the U.S. Supreme Court since 1955. Cases include US vs. Nixon,

Communist Party vs. Subversive Activities Control Board,and more.

Outline of U.S. Government

This book provides a basic outlook of the government of the United States for

students. The book analyses the constitution, as well as the executive,

legislative, and judicial branches. It also acknowledges the role of citizens and the

Supreme Court.

Richard Beeman 978-0-8129-7684-7

Random House BORKNM13107

2010 3275226385

Stephen E. Ambrose 0-14-01-7536-9

Penguin Books BORKNM15099

New York 1993 3275567165

Katy J. Harriger 1-56802-727-3

CQ Press BORKNV10901

USA 2003 3275240910

Thomas E. Patterson 0-07-248121-8

McGraw-Hill BORKNV10521

New York 2003 3275238298

Separation of Powers:

Documents and Commentary

This book includes a combination of more than fifty historical documents and

analytical essays by leading practitioners and scholars of the separation of powers

doctrine.

The American Democracy

This sixth edition explores the U.S. Government and its policies, and includes

pictures, infographics, important questions, and more. It also covers recent topics such as terrorism, the internet, and

the Bush presidency.

Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American

Constitution

From distinguished historian Richard Beeman comes a dramatic and engrossing

account of the men who met in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787 to

design a radically new form of government.

Rise to Globalism: American Foreign Policy Since 1938

This book offers a concise and informative overview of the evolution of American

foreign policy from 1938 to the present, focusing on pivotal events such as World

War II, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and 9/11.

Ralph Ketcham 0-451-52884-0

New American Library BORKNM10375

New York 2003 3275240947

Douglas Brinkley, David R. Facey-Crowther

0-312-08930-9

St. Martins Press BORKNM10318

New York 1994 3275240585

Floyd G. Cullop 0-451-62724-5

New American Library BORKNM10090

New York 1999 3275238316

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. 0-395-95793-1

Mariner Books BORKNM10366

New York 1999 3275240929

The Constitution of the United

States - An Introduction

This guide includes a simplified text of the Constitution, definition of words, and answers to over 200 questions on the

document and its historical background.

The Cycles of American History

In this updated edition, a prominent political historian continues to reflect on

the "recurring struggle between pragmatism and idealism in the American

soul."

The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional

Convention Debates

This volume includes the complete texts of the Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional Convention debates,

commentaries, cross-references to the Federalist Papers, which defended the

Constitution and its strong central government. The Anti-Federalist Papers saw

the Constitution as a threat to the liberties of the American society.

The Atlantic Charter

A study on the Atlantic Charter.

Theodore J. Lowi 0-393-09000-0

W. W. Norton & Company BORKNV14384

New York 1979 3275567160

David Wootton 0-87220-656-4

Hackett Publishing Company

BORKNM10380

USA 2003 3275240940

Leonard W. Levy, Dennis J. Mahoney

0-02-918790-7

Macmillan Publishing Company

BORKNV10886

New York 1987 3275240830


Houghton Mifflin Company

BORKNM15104

USA 1988 3275567161

The Framing and Ratification of

the Constitution

This timely work is a richly informative guide to the making of the Constitution of

the United States.

The Politics of Upheaval: The

Age of Roosevelt

The Age of Roosevelt' concentrates on the turbulent concluding years of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term, vividly portraying

"the sweep and excitement of an era more dramatic than most.

The End of Liberalism: The Second

Republic of the United States

In the second edition of this book, Lowi examines the political developments of the 1970's, the failure of a Republican

administration to reverse a trend toward an expanding national government, and

more.

The Essential Federalist and Anti-Federalist

Papers

This guide explores the Anti-Federalist and the Federalist papers, views and essays, and their connection to the Constitution.

Michael Nelson 1-56802-673-0

CQ Press BORKNM10358

Washington 2003 3275240900

Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Paul Waldman

0-19-515277-8

Oxford University Press BORKNV10853

New York 2003 3275240584

Richard L. Pacelle Jr. 0-8133-6753-0

Westview Press BORKNM10370

USA 2002 3275240932

Lawrence Baum 1-56802-815-6

CQ Press BORKNM10317

Washington 2004 3275240593

The Role of the Supreme Court in American Politics

In this book, the author traces the historical ebb and flow of the Court's role in important issues such as slavery, free

speech, religion, abortion, and affirmative action.

The Supreme Court

The eight edition of the guide for understanding the Supreme Court as a

modern political institution.

The Presidency and the Political

System

A collection of essays which infuses the study of the presidency with challenging

theoretical ideas, perspectives, and contemporary issues.

The Press Efect: Politicians,

Journalists and the Stories That Shape the Political World

This book is focused on the press and its role in politics. It examines political events, and explores the ways that

politicians and reporters shape their campaigns.

William H. Rehnquist 0-375-40943-2

Alfred A. Knopf BORKNV10895

New York 2003 3275240896

Ethel Tiersky, Martin Tiersky

0-13-946385-2

Prentice Hall TEC K68737

USA 1990 3275567167

USIA Regional Program Office

BORKNM15110

Embassy of the United States of America

3275567148

Ústava Spojených Států Amerických

Tato brožura nabízí český překlad ústavy Spojených Států Amerických, i s dodatky.

The Supreme Court

The Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist presents biographical sketches to describe the character and changes of the Supreme

Court.

The U.S.A.: Customs and Institutions

This handy guide sums up life in the United States. It provides answers to the

most frequently asked questions about the U.S.A., such as lifestyles, attitudes, and

the customs and traditions that are characteristic of North Americans.

Thomas Keneally 0-670-03175-5

Penguin Group BORKNM10372

New York 2003 3275240935

James M. McPherson 978-0-19-537452-0

Oxford University Press BORKNM11189

New York 2009 3275235250

George Clack

U.S. Department of State

BORKNV14380

USA 2008 3275567152

Abraham LincolnIn only 70 pages, the author introduces

the reader to the life and work of Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln: A Legacy of Freedom

This booklet summarizes the life of Abraham Lincoln. It is also well illustrated

and contains descriptive pictures.

Abraham Lincoln A short, but incisive study of the life of Abraham Lincoln.

Biographies

Joseph J. Ellis 0-679-44490-4


New York 2003 3275240838


Mariner Books BORKNM10352

USA 2002 3275240840

Antonia Felix 1-55704-539-9

Newmarket Press BORKNM10343

New York 2002 3275240842

George W. Bush 978-0-30759061-9

Crown Publishers BORKNV14373

New York 2010 3275567169

Condi: The Condoleezza

Rice Story

A comprehensive portrait of Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor, close

confidant to George W. Bush, one of the most influential women in the history of

the United States government, and perhaps one of the most famous black

women in the world.

Decistion Points

A groundbreaking memoir of George W. Bush changes perspectives on eight years in American history and the man at the

center of events, including topics such as alcohol, religion, working in the

government, and the counterterrorism programs.

American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson

American Sphinx introduces the character and career of Thomas Jefferson.

A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy

in the White House

This book portrays John F. Kennedy during his presidency.

Barack Obama 978-0-307-38341-9

Crown Publishers BORKNV11649

New York 2004 3275235234

Tom Wicker 0-8050-6907-0

Times Books BORKNM10351

New York 2002 3275240846

Frank Friedel 0-316-29261-3

Back Bay Books BORKNV14374

USA 1990 3275567171

Garry Wills 0-8050-6905-4

Times Books BORKNM10355

New York 2002 3275240835

Franklin D. Roosevelt:

A Rendezvous with Destiny

A biography of one of the most important world leaders of the 20th century,

emphasizing Roosevelt's political and war-time achievements.

James Madison

A concise and marvelously readable examination of Madison's life and career,

which outlines the confluence of unfortunate circumstances, misplaced temperament, and poor judgment that

bogged down his presidency.

Dreams from My Father:

A Story of Race and Inheritance

In 'Dreams from My Father,' Barack Obama takes the reader along on a probing

journey in a search for the truth about family and race.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

A richly detailed and skillfully crafted portrait by a journalist, who was himself

witness to these momentous events.

David McCullough 0-7432-2313-6

Simon & Schuster BORKNV10848

New York 2001 3275240601

Walter Isaacson 0-671-87236-2

Touchstone BORKNV10908

New York 1992 3275240921

Harry L. Watson 0-3745-2196-4

The Noonday Press BORKNM15113

New York 1990 3275567158

Hillary Clinton 0-7432-2224-5


New York 2003 3275238240

Liberty and Power: The Politics of Jacksonian America

A highly readable synthesis of the politics of the former American president, Andrew

Jackson.

Living History: Hillary Rodham

Clinton

An autobiography of the former First Lady and politician, Hillary Clinton.

John AdamsA bestselling and award-winning epic

biography of the adventurous life of the second president of the United States.

KissingerThe ultimate entertaining biography of Henry A. Kissinger, former Secretary of

State.

John A. Andrew III 1-56663-184-X

Ivan R. Dee BORKNM10371

Chicago 1998 3275240934

Madeleine Albright 80-7252-079-2

Práh BORKNV10424

Praha 2003 3275238258

Bill Clinton 0-375-41457-6


New York 2004 3275238239

Doris Kearns Goodwin 0-684-80448-4

Touchstone BORKNM10364

New York 1995 3275240911

My LifeAn extensive and unique autobiography of

former president Bill Clinton, with 32 pages of photographs.

No Ordinary TimeA compelling chronicle of a nation and two of its leaders, Franklin Delano Roosevelt

and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Lyndon Johnson and the Great

Society

This book examines the underlying ideas and principal objectives of Great Society programs, its accomplishments, and its

shortcomings.

Madeleine

Vlastnoručně podepsaná autobiografie Madeline Albright popisující její život od dětství v Praze, přes politickou kariéru až

k posledním dnům jako ministrině zahraničí USA.

George Clack

Global Publishing Solutions

BORKNM15109

3275567145

Lou Cannot 1-891620-91-6

PublicAffairs BORKNM10323

New York 2000 3275240582

Robert Sullivan 1-93299400-9

LIFE Books BORKNV10429

USA 2004 3275238252

Peter J. Wallison 0-8133-4046-2

Westview Press BORKNM10357

USA 2003 3275240898

Ronald Reagan: A Life in Pictures

A life of the 40th president of the United States in the words and pictures of LIFE

magazine.

Ronald Reagan: The Power of

Conviction and the Success of His

Presidency

A former presidential counselor describes the best and worst days of the Reagan

presidency, and what it was like to be a part of Reagan's White House staff.

President Barack Obama In His Own

Words

In this small guide, learn about Barack Obama's first term in office, his views,

and insights.

President Reagan: The Role of a

Lifetime

A definitive account of the presidency of Ronald Reagan, a close-up view on eight

years of history in America.


Back Bay Books BORKNM10373

USA 3275240936


A Mariner Book BORKNM10383

New York 2002 3275240943


A Mariner Book BORKNM10384

New York 2003 3275240944

Robert V. Remini 0-06-093735-1

Perennial Classics BORKNM10350

New York 2001 3275240845

The Age of Roosevelt II:

The Coming of the New Deal

The second volume of the series describes Franklin D. Roosevelt's first years in the White House during the height of the

Great Depression.

The Life of Andrew Jackson

A detailed and majestic biography of Andrew Jackson, and his role in American

history.

The Age of Jackson

This book, written by a Pulitzer Prize for History-winning author, is an analysis and

interpretation of the Jacksonian democracy and its historical background.

The Age of Roosevelt I:

The Crisis of the Old Order

The first of a three book series that interprets history in terms of Franklin D.

Roosevelt. The Crisis of the Old Order covers the Jazz Age, and the rise and fall

of the cult of business.

Edmund Morris 0-394-55509-0

Random House BORKNV10850

New York 2001 3275240587

John Robert Greene 0-7006-0993-8

University Press of Kansas

BORKNV10881

USA 2000 3275240843

Melvin Small 0-7006-0973-3

University Press of Kansas

BORKNV10883

USA 1999 3275240847

Robert A. Caro 0-394-72095-4

Vintage Books BORKNM10356

New York 2003 3275240837

The Presidency of Richard Nixon

This biography explores the policy and presidency of Richard Nixon, the Vietnam

War, Watergate, and more.

The Years of Lyndon Johnson:

Master of the Senate

The bestselling 'Master of the Senate,' winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is a riveting political biography of Lyndon B. Johnson and his twelve years in the Senate from

1949 to 1960.

Theodore Rex

The rise of Theodore Roosevelt. It begins by following the new President as he takes

his emergency oath of office in Buffalo, New York, and tells the story of the one of

the youngest presidents in American history.

The Presidency of George Bush

How could a president have won a war and lost a re-election? For George Bush, being Commander in Chief during Desert Storm

was not enough. John Roberg Green explains why domestic issues and

personality factors contributed to his being a single term president.

Robert A. Caro 0-394-49973-5


New York 2003 3275240916

Merrill D. Peterson 0-19-5011909-1

Oxford University Press BORKNM15097

USA 1975 3275567163

David McCullough 0-671-45654-7


New York 1992 3275240902

Truman

This 1,000 page biography thoroughly introduces the life of former President

Harry Truman, one of the greatest American stories. The book is filled with

vivid characters such as Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, and others.

The Years of Lyndon Johnson:

The Path to Power

The Path to Power' is the first part of the biography series covering the life of

Lyndon B. Johnson. It follows the future preident of the United States from his

boyhood in Texas, through the years of the Great Depression, to his biggest successes

in American politics.

Thomas Jefferson & the New Nation

This comprehensive biography of Thomas Jefferson covers his entire life, career,

and thoughts.