Baptism by fire
Mark K. Updegrove
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Baptism by fire
Published
2009
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781429933919
Description
Presidential historian Mark Updegrove looks at eight U.S. presidents who inherited unprecedented crises immediately upon assuming the reigns of power. **George Washington** led a fragile and fledgling nation while defining the very role of the presidency. When **Thomas Jefferson** entered the White House, he faced a nation bitterly divided by a two-party schism far more severe than anything encountered today. **John Tyler** stepped into the office of the presidency during the constitutional crisis left by the first death of a sitting president. **Abraham Lincoln** inherited a divided nation on the brink of war. **Franklin D. Roosevelt** sought to quell America’s fears during the depths of the Great Depression. His successor, **Harry S. Truman**, was sworn in as commander in chief at the close of World War II, and **John F. Kennedy** stepped into the increasingly heated atmosphere of the cold war. In the wake of Watergate, the first unelected president, **Gerald R. Ford**, aimed to end America’s “long national nightmare.”
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Baptism by fire?
This edition of Baptism by fire has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Baptism by fire?
For most readers, Baptism by fire typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Baptism by fire?
The estimated word count for Baptism by fire is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Baptism by fire?
Baptism by fire was written by Mark K. Updegrove.
When was Baptism by fire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.