Political leaders and leadership

When the Syrian regime used sarin and other chemical weapons against dissidents in August 2013, an estimated 1729 people were killed including 400 children.

This book unpacks two decades of Nigeria's National Assembly spanning 4th-8th legislative sessions.

Analyses the ideological writings of a scholarly and unusual Byzantine emperor dedicated to distinctively Orthodox Christian principles.

This engaging and authoritative four-volume resource offers fascinating portrayals of the 44 men who have achieved the ultimate seat of power in the United States-the presidency.

Benjamin Netanyahu is one of the longest serving Prime Ministers of Israel.

A timely history of the interplay between politics and military operations, 'Command is the history of our time' (Guardian)Military command has been reconstructed and revolutionized since the Second World War by nuclear warfare, small-scale guerrilla land operations and cyber interference.

After the passage of sweeping civil rights and voting rights legislation in 1964 and 1965, the civil rights movement stood poised to build on considerable momentum.

This book traces the beginnings of democracy in the three Himalayan kingdoms of Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.

An inspirational and vivid behind-the-scenes biography of the Gandhi family and the tumult of India's independence by Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi.

A prime minister in the making, and a nation on the move.

While the Justice and Development Party (AKP) has dominated Turkish politics for a decade and a half, recent years have seen a qualitative change, culminating in the 2017 referendum on the move to a presidential system.

Fame-Dropping is a bit like name-dropping, but when your guide is historian James C.

In a world in which change is constant, the principle of self-determination is important.

Discussing what we may learn from thinking about the EU in federal terms represents a two-fold challenge.

In this monumental multiple biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin studies Abraham Lincoln's mastery of men.

What happens when life, so to speak, strikes the President of the United States?

In 1993, William J.

In the summer of 2022, the little-known leader of a small union became a 'working-class hero'.

This book showcases programs and practices which demonstrate exemplary school leadership.

With his unmatched investigative skill, Bob Woodward tells the behind-the-scenes story of how President George W.

This book investigates the phenomenon of permanent campaigning in Greece over the last decade.

Shortly after being elected president of the United States, James Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau.

A renowned scientist and environmental advocate looks back on a life that has straddled the worlds of science and politics "e;Compelling.

As the controversial presidency of George W.

Entertaining, fast-paced, instructional, The Change Maker is not only a memoir, but a blueprint for how we can change our own lives, as well as the world around us, by providing personal lessons in the values of strategic thinking and responsible leadership.

Across almost 50 years, Winston Churchill produced more than 500 paintings.

This book traces the roots of modern-day Kashmir and the role of Sheikh Abdullah in its making.

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In this landmark book, Daniel Crofts examines a little-known episode in the most celebrated aspect of Abraham Lincoln's life: his role as the "e;Great Emancipator.

Examine the Bipartisan Legacy of a Remarkable Billionaire PoliticianBloomberg: A Billionaire's Ambition tells the story of how one of America's most successful entrepreneurs was elected mayor of New York City and what he did with the power he won.

This book presents an in-depth analysis of the role played by the EU accession process in Turkey's democratic evolution and in the empowerment of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the early 2000s.

Senator Charles "e;Mac"e; Mathias was a lifelong Republican who won every election in a 26-year congressional career in heavily Democratic Maryland.

An original study explaining why leaders in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia adopted more extensive women''s rights than their Middle Eastern counterparts.

In this landmark book, Daniel Crofts examines a little-known episode in the most celebrated aspect of Abraham Lincoln's life: his role as the "e;Great Emancipator.

An introduction to how belonging and identity have been reflected, modified, and rearticulated in crucial moments throughout history.

Eye on the World is the autobiography of diplomat Anthony C.

Gender and Elections is the most comprehensive, reliable, and trustworthy resource on the role of gender in electoral politics.

Upturning the typical view of Turkey's democratic trajectory as a product of authoritarian assault or unfortunate circumstances, this book argues that the AKP, first elected in 2002, has consistently advanced a narrative of democracy as the work of an elite working for the 'National Will'.

A guide to collaborative impact for leaders in industry, government, and social change networksOur world is facing unsustainable global trends-from climate change and water scarcity to energy insecurity, unfair labor practices, and growing inequality.

Political humor has been a staple of late-night television for decades.

Shortlisted for the 2018 Lincoln PrizePrevious biographies of Abraham Lincoln-universally acknowledged as one of America's greatest presidents-have typically focused on his experiences in the White House.

Drawing from his thousands of pages of notes written while serving as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, John Lawrence has written a narrative documenting his insider perspective from 2005 to 2010.

The eight people charged with conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln were tried by a military commission under military law.

Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in October 2007, after eight years of exile, hopeful that she could be a catalyst for change.

This book is an in-depth and bold dialogue with several constituencies about the necessity of finding alternative pathways to solve the monumental problems facing the nations of Sub-Saharan Africa.