{"title":"Spencer Flaxman","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpencer Flaxman offers a compelling exploration of history through the lens of leadership and influence. His works, such as \u003cem\u003ePresidents and Their Books\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the personal libraries and reading habits of key historical figures, revealing how literature shapes character and decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the crossroads of history and military strategy will find Flaxman’s writing both insightful and accessible. His detailed yet engaging approach makes complex historical narratives resonate with contemporary audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"presidents-and-their-books-by-spencer-flaxman-9781605831060","title":"Presidents and Their Books","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA richly illustrated look at the book collections of all 46 American presidents to date—and what we can learn from them about their owners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a few exceptions, American presidents have been readers. This book surveys an outstanding collection by Susan Jaffe Tane that encompasses books every US president owned and collected as a part of their personal libraries, as well as books they wrote. From a 1793 \u003cem\u003eMemoir of a Map of Hindoostan\u003c\/em\u003e that once belonged to George Washington, to \u003cem\u003ePromise me, Dad\u003c\/em\u003e, a 2017 memoir by Joe Biden, these books provide an intimate glimpse into the lives of our presidents and offer insight into their private personalities and, consequently, their political personae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603089473772,"sku":"9781605831060","price":123.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781605831060-presidents-and-their-books.jpg?v=1778055178"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/spencer-flaxman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}