In this magisterial examination of the Presidency over the course of the 20th Century, the author explores the history of the world's greatest elective office and the role each incumbent has played in changing the scope of its powers.
It's been two decades since the fall of apartheid, a quarter century since the liberation of Eastern European states, five decades since the death of American ';Jim Crow,' and seventy-plus years since the beginning of the emancipation of the African states.
The first English-language biography of the de facto ruler of the late Ottoman Empire and architect of the Armenian GenocideTalaat Pasha (1874-1921) led the triumvirate that ruled the late Ottoman Empire during World War I and is arguably the father of modern Turkey.
Join authors Dick Cantwell and Peter Bouckaert as they tell the story of the marriage between wood and beer from Roman times through medieval Europe to modern craft brewing.
The essential guide to the life, thought, and legacy of Adam SmithAdam Smith (1723-90) is perhaps best known as one of the first champions of the free market and is widely regarded as the founding father of capitalism.
A major new account of one of the leading philosopher-statesmen of the eighteenth centuryEdmund Burke (1730-97) lived during one of the most extraordinary periods of world history.
From the Arizona Congressman, a "e;powerful"e; and "e;searing"e; (PW) chronicle of the eternal bonds forged between the Marines of Lima Company, the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq WarAt first, they were Lucky Lima.
USA TodayBestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Residence and First Womenalso a New York Times bestsellercomes a poignant, news-making look at the lives of the five former presidents in the wake of their White House years, including the surprising friendships they have formed through shared perspective and empathy.
Finally, there is a "e;warts and all"e; biography of the most enduring American politician of the 20th century Richard Milhous Nixon written by an author with unprecedented access and insight about our 37th President', New York Times Bestselling Author Roger Stone.
In time for the 50th anniversary of President Nixons epic trips to China and Russia, as well as his incredible Watergate downfall, the man who was at his side for a decade as his aide and White House Deputy takes readers inside the life and administration of Richard Nixon.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAt a time when the meaning of America is up for grabs, Cody Keenans new book chronicles ten days that tested us and ultimately showed us at our best.
Wahrheit, Lüge & Vernunft - Über die Macht der ManipulationWir alle sind Fakten und Emotionen ausgesetzt und nicht immer sind die Grenze zwischen Wahrheit und Täuschung klartrennbar.
The Times - Best Politics and Current Affairs Books of the YearAn entertaining and revealing history of modern British politics - and the pivotal moments that got us where we are now.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and Fox News Channels Chief Political Correspondent, a blockbuster new biography of George Washington, centering on his return from retirement to lead the Constitutional Convention and secure the future of the United States.
Der oftmals kontrovers beurteilte Kardinal und Staatsmann Richelieu hat die Geschichte Frankreichs nachhaltig geprägt und über seinen Tod hinaus tiefe Spuren in der Geschichte Europas hinterlassen.
Politik einfach erklärt• Über 100 Ideen und Konzepte der wichtigsten politischen Denker*innender Geschichte einfach und anschaulich erklärt• Chronologische Gliederung in politische Epochen – von der Antike bis heute• Kurzbiografien wichtiger Persönlichkeiten wie Friedrich von Hayek, Hannah Arendt oder Elinor Ostrom• Anschaulich & verständlich mit spannenden Grafiken aufbereitet• Vollständig überarbeitet und aktualisiertBig Ideas: Das große Politik Buch zum NachschlagenPolitik endlich verstehen: Warum prägen Benjamin Franklins Ideen die USA bis heute?
The explosive story of the biggest mistakes in history from Anthony Scaramucci, the man who saw America s wrong moves up close, the White House insider turned host of the hit podcast The Rest Is Politics: US'Essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of the mess the world is in' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL & RORY STEWART'Challenging, surprising and always engaging.
In this fascinating autobiography, the late Massachusetts Governor and Senator Leverett Saltonstall shares stories from a political career that spanned nearly five decadesfrom the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the chambers of the U.
