Political leaders and leadership

Born in Trinidad, Eric Williams (191181) founded the Republic of Trinidad and Tobagos first modern political party in 1956, led the country to independence from the British culminating in 1962, and became the nations first prime minister.

Many Americans remember Senator Sam Ervin (18961985) as the affable, Bible-quoting, old country lawyer who chaired the Senate Watergate hearings in 1973.

The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (17901862) was derided by critics as His Accidency.

Born in Alexandria in 1944 to Jewish parents from Germany and Austria, Margaret arrived in England aged four - stateless, foreign, and an outsider.

A razor-sharp analysis of the increasing and terrifying parallels between Trump s America and Putin s Russia, from the former BBC Moscow Correspondent and Sunday Times bestselling author Martin Sixsmith.

Assesses the extent to which Donald Trump's foreign policy has laid the basis for fundamental shifts in the global order.

Assesses the extent to which Donald Trump's foreign policy has laid the basis for fundamental shifts in the global order.

When Sanna Marin became Prime Minister of Finland at just thirty-four years old, she captivated the world's attention with her progressive ideas and her boldness amidst major crises.

For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history.

The autobiography of Lord Morris of Aberavon, born to farming stock in Aberystwyth, and who went on to enjoy an illustrious career, assuming one of the highest positions in the land as Attorney General.

George Mason (172592) is often omitted from the small circle of founding fathers celebrated today, but in his service to America he was, in the words of Thomas Jefferson, of the first order of greatness.

This expansive Handbook discusses key conceptual and theoretical issues in politicization and patronage.

From a New York Times bestselling author and an expert on Middle Eastern conflict comes a riveting biography of Meir Dagan, the legendary Mossad director who transformed Israel's intelligence service into a global powerhouse of espionage and counterterrorism';required reading for those wishing to understand the landscape of the modern Middle East' (Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cry Havoc).

George Mason (172592) is often omitted from the small circle of founding fathers celebrated today, but in his service to America he was, in the words of Thomas Jefferson, of the first order of greatness.

This is the first biography of one of the most interesting and controversial social theorists of our time.

This timely book explores the demand for leadership in today's turbulent world.

On the thirtieth anniversary of John Howard coming to power, a searing analysis of the untouchable prime minister: how the ';great economic manager' sold our future.

The words of a man.

'I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Born into a traditional Welsh valley community, Paul Murphy has been a member of the Labour Party for more than 55 years.

Born into a traditional Welsh valley community, Paul Murphy has been a member of the Labour Party for more than 55 years.

This is the story of the life, professional achievements and personal background, challenges and achievements of Wales's leading historian.

The first person of color to serve as vice president, Charles Curtis was once a household name but has become a footnote in American history.

The first person of color to serve as vice president, Charles Curtis was once a household name but has become a footnote in American history.

This is the story of the life, professional achievements and personal background, challenges and achievements of Wales's leading historian.

Through the life of Benjamin Ryan Tillman (18471918), South Carolinas self-styled agrarian rebel, this book traces the history of white male supremacy and its discontents from the era of plantation slavery to the age of Jim Crow.

Through the life of Benjamin Ryan Tillman (18471918), South Carolinas self-styled agrarian rebel, this book traces the history of white male supremacy and its discontents from the era of plantation slavery to the age of Jim Crow.

This book is the first biography of Huw T.

This book presents a critical examination of Carl Schmitt's political framework, particularly in the context of decisionist regimes in the Middle East.

Huw T.

In the present era of warring and debate relating to Britain's intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq, this volume highlights how contemporary are the arguments of Henry Richard in the 19th century, and how progressive were his efforts for Wales, for education and for the Welsh language.

Rhodri: A Political Life in Wales and Westminster is the political autobiography of Rhodri Morgan.

This book presents a critical examination of Carl Schmitt's political framework, particularly in the context of decisionist regimes in the Middle East.

'Everything a manifesto should be: heartfelt, hectoring, impassioned, rousing.

At the time of his death, Ulysses S.

Investigates the strategy and intent of the American president in pursuit of national security, using a case study approach spanning the last century.

What can be learned from Chile's experience with severe political polarization?

He conducted India's first 3G spectrum auction and raised 1.

Exploring the life and leadership of Populist Marion Butler (18631938), James Hunt offers new insight into the challenges of American reform politics.

Exploring the life and leadership of Populist Marion Butler (18631938), James Hunt offers new insight into the challenges of American reform politics.

Known around the world simply as Lula, Luis Incio Lula da Silva was born in 1945 to illiterate parents who migrated to industrializing So Paulo.

Known around the world simply as Lula, Luis Incio Lula da Silva was born in 1945 to illiterate parents who migrated to industrializing So Paulo.

A bold new portrait of Livia, ancient Rome's first First Lady, who shaped the empire from behind the throneLivia was no ordinary Roman woman.

Benjamin Franklin Butler was one of the most important and controversial military and political leaders of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.

Benjamin Franklin Butler was one of the most important and controversial military and political leaders of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.

Joe Bidens Amerika ist tief gespalten.

60 Jahre Zivil- und Bevölkerungsschutz in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland sind Anlass, um sich mit der Entwicklung, dem Erreichten und den künftigen Herausforderungen auseinanderzusetzen.

Helmut Welge nimmt die Außenpolitik von Bundeskanzler Willy Brandt der Jahre 1969 bis 1974 in den Blick.

Der Begriff "Constitutional Moments" wurde 1989 vom US-amerikanischen Verfassungsrechtler Bruce Ackerman geprägt.