Through interviews, eyewitness accounts and new sources, O'Shaughnessy gives the reader insight into the personal life, rise to power and arrest and internment of the former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, charged in 1998 for crimes against humanity.
This book examines Franklin D. Roosevelt and his development since being a young politician in Albany, how he created the modern welfare state, and how he made the presidency the focal point of American national government.
Why Millennials Reject Political Careers and Why It Matters
An inside look into why Millennials are rejecting careers in politics, and what this means for the future of America's political system Millennials are often publically criticized for being apathetic about the American political process and their lack of interest in political careers. But what do millennials themselves have to say about the ......
Why Millennials Reject Political Careers and Why It Matters
An inside look into why Millennials are rejecting careers in politics, and what this means for the future of America's political system Millennials are often publically criticized for being apathetic about the American political process and their lack of interest in political careers. But what do millennials themselves have to say about the ......
When Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated in March 1933, the White House staff numbered fewer than fifty people. In the ensuing years, as the United States became a world power and both the foreign and domestic duties of the president grew more complex, the White House staff has increased twentyfold.
Voters say they want to hear more from candidates about the critical issues facing the nation and less about partisan politics. Opportunity 08 answers the call with authoritative analysis and innovative policy solutions for the problems that matter most to the future of US society, prosperity, and the world.
Political Leadership, National Identity, and the Dilemmas of Diversity
With enormous numbers of new immigrants, America is becoming dramatically more diverse racially, culturally, and ethnically. This title discusses the role of national leadership, especially the presidency, at a time when a fragmented and dysfunctional national identity has become a real possibility.
Over 300 anecdotes on the subject of Napoleon Bonaparte, his life, his battles, his marriages and his exiles. The Anecdotes range from the unusual, the macabre, the sad and the amusing. This book provides an entertaining and illuminating insight into one of history's most famous characters.
Today Crimea. Tomorrow? Many Putin watchers believe that being able to anticipate the enigmatic Russian president's next move - whether it's hosting another grandiose spectacle, crushing a political rival, or annexing part of a neighboring country - depends on uncovering the "real" Vladimir Putin and his true motives.
