The Leaders We Deserved (And a Few We Didn’t) by Alvin Stephen Felzenberg

The Leaders We Deserved (And a Few We Didn’t) by Alvin Stephen Felzenberg
Basic Books, Hardcover, 442 pages, 2008

This is a thoughtful and detailed reexamination of how we evaluate U.S. presidents. Felzenberg breaks away from traditional rankings and instead offers a criteria-based approach, focusing on character, vision, competence, and legacy. He revisits familiar figures—Lincoln, Washington, FDR—as well as often-overlooked or misunderstood presidents, challenging assumptions with fresh analysis rooted in historical depth and leadership study.

The copy offered here is in very good used condition. The dust jacket is clean and nice. There are some graphics on the jacket that make it looked messed up, but that’s a design thing…

Originally published at $29.95, this book remains a valuable resource for students of political history, educators, and collectors interested in presidential scholarship and historical leadership assessments.