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More copies of this ISBN:Failures of the Presidents: From the Whiskey Rebellion and War of 1812 to the Bay of Pigs and War in Iraqby Thomas J Craughwell
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Stories of the disastrous blunders of American presidents will show readers the inner workings of the White House and how some of our greatest leaders could make decisions that were terribly wrong. The fascinating stories are recounted as narratives and are as entertaining as they are shocking. The 23 stories, each about 10 pages in length, retell the histories behind bad presidential decisions. They are told in a real time narrative style, bringing readers inside the White House, introducing them to the main characters, exposing why these decisions were made, and describing the ill-fated aftermaths. Synopsis:The 23 stories in this collection relay some of the disastrous blunders of American presidents and how some of the nation's greatest leaders could make decisions that were terribly wrong.
About the AuthorThomas J. Craughwell (Bethel, CT) is the author of a dozen books on history, religion, and popular culture, including The Barbarian Invasions that Changed the World, Stealing Lincoln's Body (Harvard University Press, March 2007) and Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men, and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints (Doubleday, 2006). What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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