The President's House af William Seale (Bog)

Titel: The President's House af William Seale (Bog)
Forfatter: William Seale

Forlag: White House Historical Association
Sammendrag: Bogen beskriver bygningens historie og bemærkelsesværdige begivenheder forbundet med Det Hvide Hus.
Type: Hardcover
Detaljeret historie om Det Hvide Hus.
Presented in two elegant volumes, this authoritative history chronicles the continuum of the White House through American history and the human story of the White House as home to the presidents and their families. From President George Washington through President George H. W. Bush, the reader experiences the many colorful facets of life in the seat of presidential power: the etiquette, politics, architecture, décor, landscaping, cuisine, and more. A winner of five national awards, this is a treasury of the people, the plans, and the purposes that have shaped the White House from the very beginning.
Genres
History
Presidents
American History
Biography
Nonfiction
1350 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986
Sponsored by the White House Historical Association, William Seale's two-volume The President's House is the most complete history of the White House ever written. Drawing upon 10 years of research and writing, the author provides the first detailed account of the many changes the house has undergone. Along with details of the building's architectural history, interior designs, antiques, and other decorative arts, The President's House furnishes a wonderful narrative of the people associated with the White House.