The Book of Political Lists

By George Magazine

Book Overview

Sassy, savvy, and seditious: an entertaining new reference guide to the facts and foibles of American political history--from the editors of George. Who was Grover Cleveland's VP? What are George... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375750118
• ISBN13: 9780375750113
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Villard Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A valuable resource

I am constantly going to this book to look up things about American Politics. There is a lot of information that crosses many different areas. There is the Congress, The Presidency, and the Supreme Court. There is a lot of information about past Presidential campaigns which is interesting. There is also a large portion of the book called Pop Politics that includes trivia on what actor played what President, what Politicians were on T.V. shows and many other things. There is also a guaranteed thought provoker of a chapter about Political Prisoners in America. The book has a lot of information about the 105th Congress (1997-99) which dates the book a little, but most of the information is historical so it doesn't matter that much. This is a very good resource. There is an introduction by the late John F. Kennedy Jr.

This Book is awesome

Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts. Useless Facts Useless Facts Useless Facts Useless Facts. I like it. 'Nuff Said.

The Perfect Edition to the "Nerd of Politics" Collection

To anyone who loves politics and loves useless facts even more, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!!!!!No plot, no conclusion, just characters!!!! It's a great look at the unknown side of politics. Sure, noone cares about most of this stuff, but, hey, SOME PEOPLE DO! ME INCLUDED!!! TO NERDS LIKE ME, THIS BOOK IS A MUST!!!!

Not just for poli-sci students

Surprisingly entertaining, and full of stuff handy for awkward moments (the location of a tiger tattoo is revealed). It's quick reading and never blushes, even in talking about one of the anti-Reagan slogans mentioning panty hose. It made me laugh and reconsider some of the things that have inspired gasps today compared to the way things used to be done. A good read for anyone not considering going into politics. If nothing else it is honest.

fun, quick, read & smarter than George the magazine

Eskin's lists are surely more entertaining and enduring than another dull day of Monicagate. Pick this up. Amaze your friends and enjoy.