Zoom

George W. Bush: The American Presidents Series: The 43rd President, 2001-2009

Name: George W. Bush: The American Presidents Series: The 43rd President, 2001-2009
Brand: Times Books
SKU: 9780805093971
Price: 25.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$25.99 $35.00

Discount: $9.01 (26%)

Hurry Up! Only 277 Left in Stock!

Out of stock >

Guarantee safe & Secure checkout

Availability: In Stock

Contributors:

James Mann, Arthur M. Schlesinger (Editor), Sean Wilentz (Editor)

Publisher:

Times Books

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Biography & Autobiography, History

Book Subcategory:

Presidents & Heads of State, United States

Book Topic:

21st Century

Series:

American Presidents

Shipping & Return +

The product is eligible for a complimentary return within 30 days from the date of purchase. Furthermore, individual items are shipped within 24 hours of receiving the order.

Rating and Reviews +

Specifications +

Release Date:

2015-02-03

ISBN 13:

9780805093971

Weight:

0.6 lbs

Size:

8.50 x 5.80 x 0.80 inches

Pages:

208

Mint Condition +

product description

Description

The controversial president whose time in office was defined by the September 11 attacks and the war on terror

George W. Bush stirred powerful feelings on both sides of the aisle. Republicans viewed him as a resolute leader who guided America through the September 11 attacks and retaliated in Afghanistan and Iraq, while Democrats saw him as an overmatched president who led America into two inconclusive wars that sapped the nation's resources and diminished its stature. When Bush left office amid a growing financial crisis, both parties were eager to move on.

In this assessment of the nation's forty-third president, James Mann sheds light on why George W. Bush made the decisions that shaped his presidency, what went wrong, and how the internal debates and fissures within his administration played out in such a charged atmosphere. He shows how and why Bush became such a polarizing figure in both domestic and foreign affairs, and he examines the origins and enduring impact of Bush's most consequential actions-including Iraq, the tax cuts, and the war on terror. In this way, Mann points the way to a more complete understanding of George W. Bush and his times.

About the Author

James Mann is the author of six books on American politics and national security issues, including Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet and The Obamians: The Struggle Inside the White House to Redefine American Power. A longtime correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, he is currently a fellow in residence at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. He lives in Washington, D.C.