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The Decline and Fall of the American Empire (Real Story Series)

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Publisher Comments:

Who Owns the U.S.? is the clearest summary yet of Vidal's political views. The book is shot through with the coruscating wit that has made him one of America's most popular writers. 10 duotone photographs. Mailing to 150,000 targeted names.

Synopsis:

Six essays on the theme of empire and republic, with particular focus on the national security state and the failure of the U.S. economic system./P>

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 89) and index.

About the Author

In 1960, as a candidate for U.S. Congress in upstate New York, he received the most votes of any Democrate in his district in half a century. In California's 1982 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, he got half a million votes and came in second in a field of nine.

Author of: The American Presidency — The Decline and Fall of the American Empire

Product Details

ISBN:
9781878825001
Author:
Vidal, Gore
Publisher:
Odonian Press
Location:
Berkeley, Calif. :
Subject:
History & Theory
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Politics and government
Subject:
U.S. Government
Subject:
United States - 20th Century
Subject:
Current world affairs
Subject:
United States Politics and government 1989-1993.
Subject:
History & Theory - General
Subject:
General Current Events
Subject:
Government - U.S. Government
Copyright:
Series:
Real Story Series
Series Volume:
510
Publication Date:
December 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
6 x 4.25 in

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