Presidential Courage Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989

Name: Presidential Courage Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989
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ISBN: 9780743257442

ISBN-10: 0743257448

ISBN-13: 9780743257442

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Authors: Michael R. Beschloss

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Presidential Courageis a brilliantly readable and inspiring saga about crucial times in American history when a courageous President dramatically changed our future. Like Beschloss's previous book,The Conquerors, it was aNew York Timesbestseller for months. With surprising new sources and a dazzling command of history and human character, Beschloss brings to life those flawed, complex men -- and their wives, families, friends and foes. Never have we had a more intimate, behind-the-scenes view of Presidents coping with the supreme dilemmas of their lives. For Americans who must choose Presidents and assess them once they are elected,Presidential Couragesets a lasting standard by showing us…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 2/5/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 6.13" wide x 9.25" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English

Michael Beschloss is a historian specializing in the U.S. presidency. The author of five previous books on presidents and world affairs, he is also a regular commentator on PBS' NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and on ABC News. He lives in Washington, D.C.



Preface



A Speedy Death to General Washington!



Kick This Treaty to Hell!



The Damnedest Liar



He May Retire with Undiminish'd Glory



Rivalries Irritated to Madness



Oh, That i was a Soldier!



Rocks and Quicksands on All Sides



The Most Splendid Diamond in My Crown



I will Kill it!



Not a Man to be Forced



I was born for the Storm



Who Would Have had the Courage?



I am going to be Beaten



Too Angelic for this Devilish Rebellion



A Well-Meaning Baboon



The Country will be Saved



I see Dynamite



Black Storm



A Rough-and-Tumble Man



I Upset Them All



We Must Protect the Chief!



Gloom Personified



Salute Your Caesar?



We have Avoided a Putsch



No People Except the Hebrews



The Right Place at the Right Time



How Could This Have Happened?



I am Cyrus!



They Never Show their Passion



Go get Him, Johnny Boy!



It's going to be a Civil War



A Man has to Take a Stand



We Win and they Lose!



It Left me Greatly Depressed



Don't Worry that I've Lost my Bearings



A Miracle has Taken Place


Epilogue: Presidential Courage


Notes


Sources


Acknowledgments


Index