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The must-read summary of Zbigniew Brzezinski's book: "Second Chance: Three Presidents and the Crisis of American Superpower".
This complete summary of "Second Chance" by Zbigniew Brzezinski, a renowned political strategist and former presidential adviser, presents his assessment of the George Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations and how they led America from unprecedented power and prestige at the end of the Cold War through gradual...
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This complete summary of "Hardball" by Chris Matthews, a well-known American political commentator and media personality, outlines his insight into the game of politics and the practical methods used by politicians. He tells anecdotes of the brutal rivalry and outrageous self-interest that can be found within political circles.
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The must-read summary of Carolyn B. Thompson and James W. Ware's book: "The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush: 10 Common Sense Lessons from the Commander in Chief".
This complete summary of "The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush" presents the authors' argument that, despite the negative image the media reflected, George W. Bush was a highly successful leader. They explain ten principles of leadership using his actions, values and beliefs as examples.
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The must-read summary of James T. Kloppenberg's book: "Reading Obama: Dreams, Hope, and the American Political Tradition".
This complete summary of "Reading Obama" by James T. Kloppenberg, a prominent American historian, presents his belief that Obama is one of the most penetrating political thinkers to have been elected to the presidency. He argues that Obama has a distinctive world view and that he has brought a refreshing new way of thinking about...
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The must-read summary of Robert Schlesinger's book: "White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters".
This complete summary of "White House Ghosts" by Robert Schlesinger, a prominent journalist and blogger, presents his argument that much can be learned about modern presidency by analyzing who was in charge of writing presidential speeches. He examines some of the most iconic speeches from the best-known presidents and reveals how these hidden...
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This complete summary of "America Back on Track" by Edward M. Kennedy, a former Senator and member of the Democratic Party, shows how, throughout America's history as a nation, it has faced challenges and turned them into opportunities. In his book, the author explains how today's leaders are failing to follow the example of their predecessors and are not looking at challenges "directly, openly, and honestly". This summary demonstrates how America...
7) Summary: The Kennedy Assassination - 24 Hours After: Review and Analysis of Steven M. Gillon's Book
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This complete summary of "The Kennedy Assassination - 24 Hours After" by Steven M. Gillon, a prominent American historian, outlines his examination of the transfer of powers to Lyndon B. Johnson 24 hours after the John F. Kennedy's assassination. He sheds new light on the events and explores how Johnson's actions immediately following Kennedy's assassinations had already determined the tragic outcome of his presidency.
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The must-read summary of William Kleinknecht's book: "The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America".
This complete summary of "The Man Who Sold the World" by William Kleinknecht presents the author's argument that Reagan's presidency actually devastated America, especially "Main Street" America. He explains that all that has gone wrong in the US during the recent years can be traced back to Reagan's policies.
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This complete summary of "Leading From the Center" by Gil Troy, a renowned presidential historian, presents his argument that the greatest presidents of American history have succeeded because of their moderation; they have always sought a golden middle ground. He suggests looking past the rhetoric of presidential campaigns and selecting moderate candidates as US presidents.
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The must-read summary of Mark Halperin and John F. Harris's book: "The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008".
This complete summary of "The Way to Win" by Mark Halperin and John F. Harris presents their explanation of what differentiates victors and victims in modern American politics, using examples from Clinton and Bush and their strategists: Karl C. Rove and Bill Clinton himself. An exciting round-up of the events leading up to the 2008...
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This complete summary of "The Family" by Kitty Kelley, a prominent biography writer, presents her revelation of the story of the Bush family, who managed to claim the nation's highest office while enriching themselves and their benefactors.
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This complete summary of "The Democracy Index" by Heather K. Gerken presents the author's diagnosis of the faults in the American electoral system, particularly in light of disasters such as Florida in 2000, and proposes a solution. Gerken suggests a ranking system called the "Democracy Index" that would incentivise politicians to help along electoral reform, as no state would want to be at the bottom of the list.
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The must-read summary of Chris Matthews's book: "Life's a Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation, and Success".
This complete summary of "Life's a Campaign" by Chris Matthews, a renowned American political commentator, presents his argument that the strategies for success in politics are also applicable in all the aspects of life.
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The must-read summary of David Ray Griffin's book: "The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions about the Bush Administration and 9/11".
This complete summary of "The New Pearl Harbor" by David Ray Griffin, a prominent professor and conspiracy theorist, outlines the research carried out by the author on the events of 9/11. Griffin thoroughly investigated the evidence given by the press, reports, researchers, and the Bush administration, which caused...
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The must-read summary of R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.'s book: "The Clinton Crack-Up: The Boy President's Life After the White House".
This complete summary of "The Clinton Crack-Up" by R. Emmett Tyrell Jr., founder of The American Spectator, presents his examination of Bill Clinton's post-presidential life, from his depression and continued womanizing to his travelling and deal-making and his support for his wife's presidential campaign.
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The must-read summary of Lou Dobbs's book: "Independents Day: Awakening the American Spirit".
This complete summary of "Independents Day" by Lou Dobbs, a renowned journalist and media personality, presents the author's argument that it is time for American people to take back the American political system, as it no longer reflects the hopes of the people. He states that the country needs a new vision that acts in the interests of the people, their...
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The must-read summary of Michael Beschloss's book: "Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989".
This complete summary of "Presidential Courage" by Michael Beschloss, a renowned American historian and specialist in presidency, presents his description of the particularities, weaknesses and complexities that characterize the presidents that changed the future of America, particularly in times of difficulty or faced...
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The must-read summary of Robert Timberg's book: "John McCain: An American Odyssey".
This complete summary of "John McCain: An American Odyssey" by Robert Timberg, a renowned American journalist, presents his account of the life of John McCain who was a young naval officer turned politician who rose to heroic status within the Republican party and ran for president in 2008.
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This complete summary of "Just How Stupid Are We?" by Rick Shenkman presents the author's provocative argument that as American voters have gained political power in the last 50 years, they have become increasingly ignorant of politics and world affairs - and dangerously susceptible to manipulation.
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The must-read summary of Martha Zoller's book: "Indivisible: Uniting Values for a Divided America".
This complete summary of "Indivisible" by Martha Zoller, a renowned columnist and media personality, presents her argument that, contrary to what the media proclaims, America is not that dramatically divided politically and ideologically. Instead she argues that America is actually a 'centre-right' country and the majority of Americans are conservative. Common...
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