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Commander in Chief : How Truman, Johnson, and Bush Turned a Presidential Power
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Commander in Chief : How Truman, Johnson, and Bush Turned a Presidential Power into a Threat to America's Future Paperback - 2008

by Perret, Geoffrey

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An award-winning presidential biographer and military historian explains that in choosing to fight un-winnable wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq, Presidents Truman, Johnson, and George W. Bush collectively sought to establish a presidency so powerful that they have created a permanent threat to the Constitution.

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Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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  • Title Commander in Chief : How Truman, Johnson, and Bush Turned a Presidential Power into a Threat to America's Future
  • Author Perret, Geoffrey
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 466
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Date 2008-01-28
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 48540041-6
  • ISBN 9780374531270 / 0374531277
  • Weight 1.33 lbs (0.60 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.64 x 5.8 x 1.13 in (21.95 x 14.73 x 2.87 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 21st Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Intervention (International law), Vietnam War, 1961-1975
  • Dewey Decimal Code 355.020

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About the author

Geoffrey Perret is the award-winning author of twelve previous books, including Ulysses S. Grant, Eisenhower, and Lincoln's War. He has been a consultant for PBS, C-Span, and the History Channel.