The Mortal Presidency [Signed], by Gilbert, Robert E.
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The Mortal Presidency [Signed], by Gilbert, Robert E.. Basic Books-HarperCollins: New York, [1992]. Edition: First edition with full number line. ISBN: 0465032087. Hardcover, 8vo, 314 pages. Quarter bound in navy cloth over black, paper-covered boards with red metallic and silver lettering on spine. Includes 8 pages of black and white photographs, notes, and index. AUTHOR'S SIGNATURE on title page.

Condition: Near Fine in a Near Fine jacket. Jacket lighty rubbed with a small amount of wear around margins.

Contents: Contains chapters on Coolidge, FDR, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Reagan.

From the jacket

Full of revelations, THE MORTAL PRESIDENCY presents much material not available anywhere else in published form, and often corrects the historical record. For example, contrary to common belief, Kennedy suffered from malaria as well as from Addison's Disease, Eisenhower suffered from potentially life-threatening cardiac problems both before and throughout his presidency (although this fact was carefully concealed from the public), and Reagan came within minutes of death after being shot in 1981. This is also the first book to show the link between Coolidge's lackadaisical performance in office and his deep depression following the death of his 16-year-old son.