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Taking Charge - by Michael R Beschloss (Paperback)

Name: Taking Charge - by Michael R Beschloss (Paperback)
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Lyndon Johnson's secretly recorded tapes offer us the only chance we are ever likely to have to eavesdrop on an American President from his first moments in office until the end.
About the Author: Michael Beschloss has been called "the nation's leading Presidential historian" by Newsweek.
592 Pages
History, United States

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About the Book

Capturing LBJ's thoughts and passions, his bedrock beliefs, and his tragic misjudgments spanning the pivotal period from JFK's assassination to the 1964 presidential campaign, "Taking Charge" takes readers into the heart of modern-day presidential politics. of photos.

Book Synopsis

Lyndon Johnson's secretly recorded tapes offer us the only chance we are ever likely to have to eavesdrop on an American President from his first moments in office until the end. This universally acclaimed volume captures LBJ's private passions and bedrock beliefs as he takes command after John Kennedy's assassination; makes his first fateful decisions on civil rights, poverty, and Vietnam; and runs against Barry Goldwater for President. Michael Beschloss's observations and annotations enhance our understanding of Johnson, his era, and his lasting impact on American politics and culture.

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Alan Brinkley The New York Times Book Review [Taking Charge] gives us an incomparable picture of the character and style of one of the most remarkable personalities ever to inhabit the Presidency.

About the Author

Michael Beschloss has been called "the nation's leading Presidential historian" by Newsweek. He has written nine books on American Presidents and is NBC News Presidential Historian, as well as contributor to PBS's The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.29 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W) x 1.35 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.88 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 592

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: United States

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback

Author: Michael R Beschloss

Language: English

Street Date: September 18, 1998

TCIN: 84950007

UPC: 9780684847924

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-4751

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.35 inches length x 6.12 inches width x 9.29 inches height

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