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Today I'm talking to Peter Shae, the author of the fantastic book In the Arena.  profiles 34 American leaders who captured their party’s nomination for the presidency but never reached the Oval Office. Author Peter Shea chronicles the rise, early careers, campaigns, and later achievements of historical giants like Aaron Burr through modern candidates like Hillary Clinton. His essays are complemented by photos of monuments and memorabilia by photographer Tom Maday. This book will be a great addition to your history book collection. Get your copy here. 

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