American Caesars Lives of the US Presidents - from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush

A mighty president's-eye view of post-war US history Daily Express

"A mighty president's-eye view of post-war US history" Daily Express "A provocative, stimulating, infuriating and readable history" Herald "Incisive and highly entertaining...engaging... American Caesars is a commanding study on the nature of personal authority and the presidency. It is also a poignant one" Irish Times "As Hamilton hits his straps, the book springs to life with an authentic feeling for each man...Rogues and (a few) heroes - they are all here in this impressive gallop through eighty years of US history. Here's hoping that Barack Obama ends up on the right side of the ledger" Literary Review "It is a brilliant idea to take Suetonius's The Twelve Caesars...and to make it the template for a 500-page collective portrait of the 12 emperors of America...The effect is a compelling rhythm and a good sense of proportion" Prospect