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The Book of Political Lists [Paperback]

Blake Eskin (Author), George Magazine (Author)

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Publication Date: May 12, 1998

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 McGovern's favorite musicals? What's a flugie? On what nether region does former Secretary of State George Shultz sport a tiger tattoo? The answers to these and other mind twisters can be found in this compilation of useful, arcane, and wacky political infobites. From D.C. junkies to trivia hounds, from poli-sci students to citizens in need of a good laugh, The Book of Political Lists is a must for every American.

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Who was Grover Cleveland's VP? What are George McGovern's favorite musicals? What's a flugie? On what nether region does former Secretary of State George Shultz sport a tiger tattoo? The answers to these and other mind twisters can be found in this compilation of useful, arcane, and wacky political infobites. From D.C. junkies to trivia hounds, from poli-sci students to citizens in need of a good laugh, The Book of Political Lists is a must for every American.

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An informative, idiosyncratic, and often hilarious collection of American political trivia, compiled by the editors of George magazine. Examples of what's inside: Elections Bill Clinton lost (there are five), Mario Cuomo's list of the best politicians who never ran for president, states that have most often voted for the winning presidential candidate (New Mexico is 21 out of 22) and the losing presidential candidate (Louisiana is 28 out of 45), Bob Dole's 10 nicest things about not being an elected official (reason 9: Favorite TV shows no longer interrupted by own campaign ads), and asteroids named after U.S. political figures. The best is a list of presidential insults. John Quincy Adams on Andrew Jackson: "A barbarian who cannot write a sentence of grammar and can hardly spell his own name." Teddy Roosevelt on Woodrow Wilson: "infernal skunk in the White House." Calvin Coolidge on Herbert Hoover: "That man has offered me unsolicited advice for six years, all of it bad." This book is enormous fun for political junkies. --John J. Miller

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Product Details

Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Villard; 1st edition (May 12, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375750118
ISBN-13: 978-0375750113
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for poli-sci students, May 25, 1998

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Edition to the "Nerd of Politics" Collection, August 18, 1998

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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!!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great quick information fix for all political junkies., July 6, 1998

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A great quick guide to the great, near great and never great in American politics. Will be useful for that useless information that pops up during the course of the day. Very fast read, great for the summer. While some information will pass out of use as fast as a Ken Starr subpoena, the bulk of the book is great histroy

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1.0 out of 5 stars A trivial collection of political trivia (but with a name you could "trust")
This book is a compendium of disconnected lists of political trivia. Here are some typical bits, selected at random:

States that have given birth to more than one... Read more

Published on December 23, 2009 by Yink

5.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more

Published on September 12, 2005 by Brian Niven

4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe not so accurate
This book is not only informative it's fun. I did however, find a mistake. The order of Presidential Succession is incorrect. Read more

Published on July 30, 2001 by Catherine Hargraves

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile despite Errors and Omissions
This book is worth reading despite some flaws. One error occurs on page 167 where the book describes Jim Lightfoot as being a U.S. Senator from Iowa. Read more

Published on February 1, 2001 by Seth Musselman

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is awesome
Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts. Useless Facts Useless Facts Useless Facts Useless Facts. I like it. 'Nuff Said.

Published on February 23, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars 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.

Published on May 15, 1998

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Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned by Kenneth C. Davis in Back Matter
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