EMINENT LIVES: THE PRESIDENTS COLLECTION Ulysses S. Grant, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson

Historical material often comes across as dry and dull in audio. The Eminent Lives in American Political History series avoids this pitfall. In these histories of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Ulysses S. Grant, the authors have crafted portraits that capture the presidents and their personalities. Sam Tsoutsouvas lends an authoritative tone to the collection, seemingly mixing history and theater to afford the listener a glimpse into critical historic events, and the people who shaped them. Tsoutsouvas embraces the opportunity to display emotion. As a result, Eminent Lives is an ideal way to learn that although these presidents were "human," they were also willing to make decisions that would reverberate for generations. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 06]