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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsWar and the American Presidencyby Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The Bush Doctrine in foreign policy and what it means for American democracy.
The gravest decision in a democracy is the one to go to war. In a book that brings a magisterial command of history to the most urgent of contemporary questions, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., explores the war in Iraq, the presidency, and the future of democracy. Describing unilateralism as "the oldest doctrine in American history," Schlesinger nevertheless warns of the dangers posed by the fatal turn in U.S. policy from deterrence and containment to preventive war. He writes powerfully about George W. Bush's expansion of presidential power and the revived Imperial Presidency (a phrase Schlesinger invented). He reminds us of our country's distinguished legacy of patriotism through dissent in wartime, calling on us to honor that tradition even in the face of our need for security. And he reminds us of the inscrutability of history. War and the American Presidency shines an essential light on the meaning of our history and a guide for using our understanding responsibly in meeting today's challenges. Review:"[Readers'] interest will be well rewarded, for this selection is a notch better than most....This intelligent collection of essays...includes a compelling discussion of the challenges inherent to history's lens." Booklist Review:"A longer, more thoroughly researched study might have made the case Schlesinger wants to make....But this book is too much of a polemic. It is suggestive instead of conclusive, and reads like a magazine article rather than a serious investigation by a major scholar." Kevin Drum, The New York Times Book Review Review:"Schlesinger presents cogent essays that provide historical background to the Iraqi War....He concludes with a warning about using history to determine precisely how events will unfold. Strongly recommended." Library Journal Synopsis:In a book that brings a magisterial command of history to the most urgent of contemporary questions, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Schlesinger explores the war in Iraq, the presidency, and the future of democracy. About the AuthorArthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., is a writer and historian. Among his many works are the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Age of Jackson and A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House. He lives in New York City. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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