| Test by Fire: The War Presidency of George W. Bush Contributor(s): Swansbrough, R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230601006 ISBN-13: 9780230601000 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: This book revolves around three closely related questions. First, how did George W. Bush--a wisecracking cutup, mediocre student, failed oil patch entrepreneur and fighter pilot in the Texas Air National Guard's "Champagne Unit"--become a War President? Did George W. Bush go too far--invading Iraq, abandoning the Geneva Conventions' safeguards for captured prisoners and conducting surveillance over American citizens without court approval--in wielding his powers as War President? And finally, will George W. Bush receive history's accolade as a great American president for his leadership in the war on terror? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - General - Political Science | Political Process - General - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 973.931 |
| LCCN: 2007045898 |
| Series: Evolving American Presidency |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.21" W x 9.12" (0.95 lbs) 284 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the successes and failures of George W. Bush as a War President. The author critically assesses the administration's key decisions in the war on terror and President Bush's vision of creating a democratic Middle East. |