A searching analysis of what constitutes presidential greatness. Scholars and informed citizens alike will find it both challenging and inspiriting. - William E. Leuchtenburg, author of In the Shadow of FDR; ""For anyone interested in presidential politics - which should be all of us - this book is essential reading."" - Douglas Brinkley, author of The Unfinished Presidency; ""At a time when presidents and the presidency itself are on trial, it is good to have this thoughtful study."" - James MacGregor Burns, author of Leadership

This work argues that there has not been a truly great American President in the latter half of the 20th century. It examines five past presidencies, including Washington and Lincoln, showing what made them great and highlighting the possibilities and limitations of the office.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780700611492
Publisert
2000-03-30
Utgiver
Vendor
University Press of Kansas
Vekt
400 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
154 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
278

Biografisk notat

Marc Landy, professor of political science at Boston College, is the author of The Politics of Environmental Reform; Sidney M. Milkis is professor of government and senior scholar at the Miller Center of Public Affairs, University of Virginia. He is the author of The President and the Parties.