James M. McPherson explores how Abraham Lincoln--struggling with feckless generals, fickle masses, and his own fearful demons--expanded the role of Commander in Chief amidst a war that defined him.
Executive power
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Author:McPherson, James M.Summary: - Author:Leonnig, Carol, Rucker, PhilipSummary:
The definitive behind-the-scenes story of Trump's final year in office, by Phil Rucker and Carol Leonnig. The true story of what took place in Donald Trump's White House during a disastrous 2020 has never before been told in full. What...
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Author:Martin, LawrenceSummary:Harperland: The Politics of Control examines Stephen Harper's first four years in power. Soarking to the top of the best-seller lists in its first week, Peter C. Newman called it "A book of revelations...This is Stephen Harper unplugged...
- Author:Brodie, IanSummary:
Offers a first-hand view of the inner workings of the Canadian federal government, with a particular focus on the interplay between the Prime Minister's Office, the Privy Council Office, the federal cabinet, and the role of...
