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One Nation under Sex : How the Private Lives of Presidents, First Ladies and Their Lovers Changed the Course of American History by David Eisenbach and Larry Flynt (2011, Hardcover)

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PublisherSt. Martin's Press

ISBN-100230105033

ISBN-139780230105034

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Book TitleOne Nation under Sex : How the Private Lives of Presidents, First Ladies and Their Lovers Changed the Course of American History

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicCorruption & Misconduct, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Social History, Political, United States / General

IllustratorYes

GenrePhilosophy, Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorDavid Eisenbach, Larry Flynt

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight16.9 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width6.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-042329

Reviews"Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt." --Steven E. Levingstom, Washington Post, It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read., "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt."--Steven E. Levingstom, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read."--Robert Scheer "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex or even a strong libido is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars-at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal."--David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow, "Well reasoned, well written, and well documented."-- Booklist "Those looking for salacious details will find them, but Flynt and Eisenbach favor analysis over sensationalism, providing a new perspective of the men and women who have shaped our nation."-- Publishers Weekly "Dig into the unwholesome side of American history to uncover how the sexual peccadilloes of the men we elect have transformed the world for good and ill...Sometimes it takes an asshole like Flynt to tell stories that need to be told."- The Stranger "Only liars will pretend that this book isn't absolutely fascinating."-- Buffalo News "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt."--Steven E. Levingston, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read."--Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex or even a strong libido is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars-at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal."--David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!"-Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love "As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it."--Rudy Maxa, former Washington Post reporter and columnist "Teaming up Larry Flynt with Columbia University historian David Eisenbach seems like an odd match but Flynt and Eisenbach have combined their talents and perspectives to produce a unique book that transgresses the holy empire of American history by providing a serious investigation of the sex lives of the Presidents. Be warned: this is not smut; this is an important and thorough historical excavation of how sex built the White House and our nation."--Jim Downs, Professor of History, Connecticut College, 'Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt.'-Steven E. Levingstom, Washington Post, "Well reasoned, well written, and well documented." -- Booklist "Those looking for salacious details will find them, but Flynt and Eisenbach favor analysis over sensationalism, providing a new perspective of the men and women who have shaped our nation." -- Publishers Weekly "Dig into the unwholesome side of American history to uncover how the sexual peccadilloes of the men we elect have transformed the world for good and ill...Sometimes it takes an asshole like Flynt to tell stories that need to be told." -- The Stranger "Only liars will pretend that this book isn't absolutely fascinating." -- Buffalo News "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt." -- Steven E. Levingston, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read." -- Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex - or even a strong libido - is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars--at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal." -- David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!" -- Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love "As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it." -- Rudy Maxa, former Washington Post reporter and columnist "Teaming up Larry Flynt with Columbia University historian David Eisenbach seems like an odd match but Flynt and Eisenbach have combined their talents and perspectives to produce a unique book that transgresses the holy empire of American history by providing a serious investigation of the sex lives of the Presidents. Be warned: this is not smut; this is an important and thorough historical excavation of how sex built the White House and our nation." -- Jim Downs, Professor of History, Connecticut College, Teaming up Larry Flynt with Columbia University historian David Eisenbach seems like an odd match but Flynt and Eisenbach have combined their talents and perspectives to produce a unique book that transgresses the holy empire of American history by providing a serious investigation of the sex lives of the Presidents. Be warned: this is not smut; this is an important and thorough historical excavation of how sex built the White House and our nation., "Dig into the unwholesome side of American history to uncover how the sexual peccadilloes of the men we elect have transformed the world for good and ill...Sometimes it takes an asshole like Flynt to tell stories that need to be told."- The Stranger "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt."--Steven E. Levingston, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read."--Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex or even a strong libido is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars-at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal."--David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!"-Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love "As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it."--Rudy Maxa, former Washington Post reporter and columnist "Teaming up Larry Flynt with Columbia University historian David Eisenbach seems like an odd match but Flynt and Eisenbach have combined their talents and perspectives to produce a unique book that transgresses the holy empire of American history by providing a serious investigation of the sex lives of the Presidents. Be warned: this is not smut; this is an important and thorough historical excavation of how sex built the White House and our nation."--Jim Downs, Professor of History, Connecticut College, As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it., Americans often like to think that extramarital sex - or even a strong libido - is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars--at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal., Those looking for salacious details will find them, but Flynt and Eisenbach favor analysis over sensationalism, providing a new perspective of the men and women who have shaped our nation., "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt." - Steven E. Levingstom, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read." - Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex - or even a strong libido - is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars - at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal." - David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!" - Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love "As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it." - Rudy Maxa, former Washington Post reporter and columnist, "Well reasoned, well written, and well documented."-- Booklist "Those looking for salacious details will find them, but Flynt and Eisenbach favor analysis over sensationalism, providing a new perspective of the men and women who have shaped our nation."-- Publishers Weekly "Dig into the unwholesome side of American history to uncover how the sexual peccadilloes of the men we elect have transformed the world for good and ill...Sometimes it takes an asshole like Flynt to tell stories that need to be told."- The Stranger "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt."--Steven E. Levingston, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read."--Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex or even a strong libido is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars-at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal."--David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!"-Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love "As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it."--Rudy Maxa, former Washington Post reporter and columnist "Teaming up Larry Flynt with Columbia University historian David Eisenbach seems like an odd match but Flynt and Eisenbach have combined their talents and perspectives to produce a unique book that transgresses the holy empire of American history by providing a serious investigation of the sex lives of the Presidents. Be warned: this is not smut; this is an important and thorough historical excavation of how sex built the White House and our nation."--Jim Downs, Professor of History, Connecticut College, Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt., "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt."--Steven E. Levingstom, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read."--Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex or even a strong libido is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars-at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal."--David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!"-Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love, "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt." --Steven E. Levingstom,Washington Post, "Well reasoned, well written, and well documented." - Booklist "Those looking for salacious details will find them, but Flynt and Eisenbach favor analysis over sensationalism, providing a new perspective of the men and women who have shaped our nation." - Publishers Weekly "Dig into the unwholesome side of American history to uncover how the sexual peccadilloes of the men we elect have transformed the world for good and ill...Sometimes it takes an asshole like Flynt to tell stories that need to be told." - The Stranger "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt." - Steven E. Levingston, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read." - Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex - or even a strong libido - is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars - at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal." - David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!" - Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love "As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it." - Rudy Maxa, former Washington Post reporter and columnist "Teaming up Larry Flynt with Columbia University historian David Eisenbach seems like an odd match but Flynt and Eisenbach have combined their talents and perspectives to produce a unique book that transgresses the holy empire of American history by providing a serious investigation of the sex lives of the Presidents. Be warned: this is not smut; this is an important and thorough historical excavation of how sex built the White House and our nation." - Jim Downs, Professor of History, Connecticut College, "Well reasoned, well written, and well documented."-- Booklist "Those looking for salacious details will find them, but Flynt and Eisenbach favor analysis over sensationalism, providing a new perspective of the men and women who have shaped our nation."-- Publishers Weekly "Dig into the unwholesome side of American history to uncover how the sexual peccadilloes of the men we elect have transformed the world for good and ill...Sometimes it takes an asshole like Flynt to tell stories that need to be told."- The Stranger "Only liars will pretend that this book isn't absolutely fascinating."-- Buffalo News "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt."--Steven E. Levingston, Washington Post "It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read."--Robert Scheer, author of The Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex - or even a strong libido - is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents. One Nation Under Sex explodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars-at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal."--David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author of Nixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!"-Laura Kipnis, How To Become a Scandal and of Against Love "As a Washington, DC, investigative reporter for two decades, I was certain the secret personal lives of politicians had an unappreciated affect on public policy and, eventually, history. Here's the book that documents it."--Rudy Maxa, former Washington Post reporter and columnist "Teaming up Larry Flynt with Columbia University historian David Eisenbach seems like an odd match but Flynt and Eisenbach have combined their talents and perspectives to produce a unique book that transgresses the holy empire of American history by providing a serious investigation of the sex lives of the Presidents. Be warned: this is not smut; this is an important and thorough historical excavation of how sex built the White House and our nation."--Jim Downs, Professor of History, Connecticut College, Dig into the unwholesome side of American history to uncover how the sexual peccadilloes of the men we elect have transformed the world for good and ill...Sometimes it takes an asshole like Flynt to tell stories that need to be told., Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!, "Presidential hanky-panky is as old as the nation itself. But no one can bring it to life quite like Larry Flynt."--Steven E. Levingstom,Washington Post"It is amazing that this inherently salacious subject could be treated in such a thoughtful and documented fashion, scholarly even, and yet be such a great read."--Robert Scheer, author ofThe Great American Stickup "Americans often like to think that extramarital sex " or even a strong libido " is somehow a sign of poor character in our presidents.One Nation Under Sexexplodes that myth. From Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson onward, our most respected leaders have always engaged in bedroom behavior that would outrage the cultural commissars "at no harm to the republic. You don't have to agree with all of Larry Flynt's and David Eisenbach's readings of history to enjoy this sex-filled tour through more than 200 years of scandal."--David Greenberg, presidential historian, Rutgers University, and author ofNixon's Shadow "Larry Flynt has waged a lifelong battle against hypocrisy and prudery: shattering every propriety and slaughtering every sacred cow. The political classes have never been safe from his special brand of satire. Now he turns his rabble-rousing sensibility backwards with a similar imperative. No more whitewashing! Smash decorum! Bring down the elites!" "Laura Kipnis,How To Become a Scandaland ofAgainst Love

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SynopsisBen Franklin saved the American Revolution by seducing French Women. A gay love affair between President James Buchanan and Senator William King aided the secession movement. Woodrow Wilson's girlfriend dictated his letters to the German Kaiser. And lesbian relationships inspired Eleanor Roosevelt to become a revolutionary crusader for equal rights. The colorful sex lives of America's most powerful leaders have influenced social movements, government policies, elections and even wars, yet they are so whitewashed by historians that people think Thomas Jefferson and Abe Lincoln were made of marble, not flesh and blood. But the truth is about to come out. In One Nation Under Sex , free speech activist and notorious Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt teams up with Columbia University history professor David Eisenbach to peek behind the White House bedroom curtains and document how hidden passions have shaped public life. They unpack salacious rumors and outright scandals, showing how private affairs have driven pivotal decisions--often with horrific consequences. Along the way, they explore the origins of America's fascination with sex scandals and explain how we can put aside out political moralism and begin focusing on the real problems that threaten our nation., Ben Franklin saved the American revolution by seducing French women. An early American sex scandal set the nation on the path to the Civil War. A gay love affair between James Buchanan and Senator William King aided the secession movement. The sex lives of America's most powerful leaders have been so whitewashed by historians that people think George Washington and Abe Lincoln were made of marble, not flesh and blood. Here, notorious Hustler publisher Larry Flynt and historian David Eisenbach reflect on the sexual mores of eras past and present, and the evolving role of the press as truth seekers and opinion makers, and discuss how America can reform its politics and begin addressing the real problems that threaten our nation. Along the way, they shed new light on key events like the American Revolution and the Civil War, showing that the root of political moralism is not religious conviction but cynical hypocrisy and revealing how Americans can fulfill the promise of the Pledge of Allegiance and truly secure liberty and justice for all. Did You Know? * Ben Franklin's well-earned reputation as a ladies' man aided his effort to secure France's military assistance during the Revolutionary War. * Thomas Jefferson exposed Alexander Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds to foil his plans to modernize the banking system and industrialize the economy. * James Buchanan's gay love affair with a slave owner made him a proslavery advocate who encouraged secessionists on the eve of the Civil War. * During World War I, Warren G. Harding had an affair with a German spy who blackmailed the Republican Party when he ran for president. * The FBI believed that John Kennedy had affairs with a Nazi spy during World War II and an East German spy during the Cold War. * During the Lewinsky scandal, Larry Flynt used his sex files to help save Bill Clinton's presidency., One Nation under Sex reflects on the sexual mores of eras past and present, offering a prescription for how America can reform its politics and begin addressing the real problems that threaten its nation.

LC Classification NumberHQ18.U5F54 2011