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Presidents of War : The Epic Story, from 1807 to Modern Times by Michael Beschloss (2018, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100307409600
ISBN-139780307409607
eBay Product ID (ePID)242806059
Product Key Features
Book TitlePresidents of War : the Epic Story, from 1807 to Modern Times
Number of Pages752 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPolitical Process / General, History & Theory, Military / United States, Presidents & Heads of State, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), American Government / Executive Branch
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorMichael Beschloss
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Weight40.9 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-007697
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"In this monumental book, the incomparable Michael Beschloss tells the riveting story of how, through history, our Presidents came to be so powerful and to lead Americans into waging major wars. With his new research discoveries and unerring eye for human detail, Beschloss has brought us an unforgettable narrative. Presidents of War is a landmark book about power, leadership and human nature itself." --Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of America
Dewey Decimal973.099
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From a preeminent presidential historian comes a "superb and important" ( The New York Times Book Review ) saga of America's wartime chief executives "Fascinating and heartbreaking . . . timely . . . Beschloss's broad scope lets you draw important crosscutting lessons about presidential leadership."--Bill Gates Widely acclaimed and ten years in the making, Michael Beschloss's Presidents of War is an intimate and irresistibly readable chronicle of the Chief Executives who took the United States into conflict and mobilized it for victory. From the War of 1812 to Vietnam, we see these leaders considering the difficult decision to send hundreds of thousands of Americans to their deaths; struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, and antiwar protesters; seeking comfort from their spouses and friends; and dropping to their knees in prayer. Through Beschloss's interviews with surviving participants and findings in original letters and once-classified national security documents, we come to understand how these Presidents were able to withstand the pressures of war--or were broken by them. Presidents of War combines this sense of immediacy with the overarching context of two centuries of American history, traveling from the time of our Founders, who tried to constrain presidential power, to our modern day, when a single leader has the potential to launch nuclear weapons that can destroy much of the human race. Praise for Presidents of War "A marvelous narrative. . . . As Beschloss explains, the greatest wartime presidents successfully leaven military action with moral concerns. . . . Beschloss's writing is clean and concise, and he admirably draws upon new documents. Some of the more titillating tidbits in the book are in the footnotes. . . . There are fascinating nuggets on virtually every page of Presidents of War . It is a superb and important book, superbly rendered." --Jay Winik, The New York Times Book Review "Sparkle and bite. . . . Valuable and engrossing study of how our chief executives have discharged the most significant of all their duties. . . . Excellent. . . . A fluent narrative that covers two centuries of national conflict." --Richard Snow, The Wall Street Journal, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From a preeminent presidential historian comes a "superb and important" ( The New York Times Book Review ) saga of America's wartime chief executives "Fascinating and heartbreaking . . . timely . . . Beschloss's broad scope lets you draw important crosscutting lessons about presidential leadership."--Bill Gates Widely acclaimed and ten years in the making, Michael Beschloss's Presidents of War is an intimate and irresistibly readable chronicle of the Chief Executives who took the United States into conflict and mobilized it for victory. From the War of 1812 to Vietnam, we see these leaders considering the difficult decision to send hundreds of thousands of Americans to their deaths; struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, and antiwar protesters; seeking comfort from their spouses and friends; and dropping to their knees in prayer. Through Beschloss's interviews with surviving participants and findings in original letters and once-classified national security documents, we come to understand how these Presidents were able to withstand the pressures of war--or were broken by them. Presidents of War combines this sense of immediacy with the overarching context of two centuries of American history, traveling from the time of our Founders, who tried to constrain presidential power, to our modern day, when a single leader has the potential to launch nuclear weapons that can destroy much of the human race. Praise for Presidents of War "A marvelous narrative. . . . As Beschloss explains, the greatest wartime presidents successfully leaven military action with moral concerns. . . . Beschloss's writing is clean and concise, and he admirably draws upon new documents. Some of the more titillating tidbits in the book are in the footnotes. . . . There are fascinating nuggets on virtually every page of Presidents of War . It is a superb and important book, superbly rendered." --Jay Winik, The New York Times Book Review "Sparkle and bite. . . . Valuable and engrossing study of how our chief executives have discharged the most significant of all their duties. . . . Excellent. . . . A fluent narrative that covers two centuries of national conflict." --Richard Snow, The Wall Street Journal, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From a preeminent presidential historian comes a "superb and important" ( The New York Times Book Review ) saga of America's wartime chief executives "Fascinating and heartbreaking . . . timely . . . Beschloss's broad scope lets you draw important crosscutting lessons about presidential leadership."--Bill Gates Widely acclaimed and ten years in the making, Michael Beschloss's Presidents of War is an intimate and irresistibly readable chronicle of the Chief Executives who took the United States into conflict and mobilized it for victory. From the War of 1812 to Vietnam, we see these leaders considering the difficult decision to send hundreds of thousands of Americans to their deaths; struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, and antiwar protesters; seeking comfort from their spouses and friends; and dropping to their knees in prayer. Through Beschloss's interviews with surviving participants and findings in original letters and once-classified national security documents, we come to understand how these Presidents were able to withstand the pressures of war--or were broken by them. Presidents of War combines this sense of immediacy with the overarching context of two centuries of American history, traveling from the time of our Founders, who tried to constrain presidential power, to our modern day, when a single leader has the potential to launch nuclear weapons that can destroy much of the human race. Praise for Presidents of War A marvelous narrative. . . . As Beschloss explains, the greatest wartime presidents successfully leaven military action with moral concerns. . . . Beschloss's writing is clean and concise, and he admirably draws upon new documents. Some of the more titillating tidbits in the book are in the footnotes. . . . There are fascinating nuggets on virtually every page of Presidents of War . It is a superb and important book, superbly rendered." --Jay Winik, The New York Times Book Review Sparkle and bite. . . . Valuable and engrossing study of how our chief executives have discharged the most significant of all their duties. . . . Excellent. . . . A fluent narrative that covers two centuries of national conflict." --Richard Snow, The Wall Street Journal
LC Classification NumberE176.1.B475 2018
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- Jan 02, 2019
Michael Beschloss has a perfect vocabulary for American political history. One of the greats in a class with David MacCullough and Arthur Schlesinger
What a fantastic value, to get two copies of this book with a retail value of $70 for $38! With free shipping!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 01, 2018
Inspiring, interesting, and very educational book.
Great detailed book about some of our past presidents and their many challenges to run the country. It is written very well and keeps you interest in the details of keeping our country running, and maintaining our democracy. Very well written book. So much to learn about our presidents that I didn't know. Great book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 15, 2022
Love it!
Terrific book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 27, 2018
great way to learn history
Fascinating facts y0u never learned in school!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 09, 2019
Excellent
Excellent, new condition and wrapped, so far engaging, incredible read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 04, 2018
Every xcellent American history
Insightful historian. Reads like a novelVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 11, 2019
Great history read
A great review of the history of WarsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 25, 2019
Must read.
This is a must read for anyone interested.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 26, 2018
Good read.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 10, 2018
GREAT PRICE
Bought this as a gift for my son.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
