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American Caesars: Lives of the US Presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush
Nigel Hamilton
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Description for American Caesars: Lives of the US Presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush
Paperback. Provides us the lives of the twelve men, from Franklin D Roosevelt to George W Bush, who presided over America's imperial fortunes - the good, the bad and the truly awful. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 41. Weight in Grams: 448.
The twentieth century has been called 'the American Century'. Not since the days of the Roman emperors has there been such a succession of rulers holding the fate of the world in their hands. Now, award-winning biographer Nigel Hamilton gives us the lives of the twelve men, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush, who presided over America's imperial fortunes - the good, the bad and the truly awful.
How did these American Caesars reach the White House? What were the challenges they faced when they got there and how did they meet them? And who were these ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099520412
SKU
9780099520412
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About Nigel Hamilton
Nigel Hamilton is one of Britain's most distinguished biographers. He began his career with The Brothers Mann, a life of two of Germany's greatest 20th century authors. He then won the Whitbread Prize and Templer Medal for Monty, his definitive, three-volume official life of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, following which his JFK: Reckless Youth proved an international bestseller and which ... Read more
Reviews for American Caesars: Lives of the US Presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush
A mighty president's-eye view of post-war US history
Daily Express
A provocative, stimulating, infuriating and readable history
Herald
Incisive and highly entertaining...engaging... American Caesars is a commanding study on the nature of personal authority and the presidency. It is also a poignant one
Irish Times
As Hamilton hits his straps, the book springs to ... Read more
Daily Express
A provocative, stimulating, infuriating and readable history
Herald
Incisive and highly entertaining...engaging... American Caesars is a commanding study on the nature of personal authority and the presidency. It is also a poignant one
Irish Times
As Hamilton hits his straps, the book springs to ... Read more