American Caesars - Lives of the US Presidents, from Franklin D. Roosvelt to G.W. Bush

Informationen zum Autor Nigel Hamilton Klappentext The twentieth century has been called 'the American Century'. Not since the days of the Roman emperors has there been such a succession of rulers holding the fate of the world in their hands. Now, award-winning biographer Nigel Hamilton gives us the lives of the twelve men, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush, who presided over America's imperial fortunes - the good, the bad and the truly awful. How did these AMERICAN CAESARS reach the White House? What were the challenges they faced and how did they meet them? And who were these men in their private lives? Zusammenfassung The twentieth century has been called 'the American Century'. And who were these men in their private lives?Compulsively readable, packed with unforgettable characters as well as stories, lessons and revelations, American Caears is essential reading for our times.

Product details

• Authors: Nigel Hamilton
• Publisher: Vintage UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.07.2011
• EAN: 9780099520412
• ISBN: 978-0-09-952041-2
• No. of pages: 608
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 38 mm
• Series: VINTAGE BOOKS
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, Politics & government, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Politics and government