Description

This biography examines the life of George W. Bush—one of the most controversial U.S. presidents in recent history—before, during, and after his two terms in the White House.

George W. Bush served as president of the United States through some of the most pivotal and memorable events in our nation's history, including the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Hurricane Katrina; and the devastating economic downturn at the end of his second term. It is still too soon to decide how history will judge his administration. Despite suffering much ridicule and scorn for his linguistic gaffes, which became known as "Bushisms," the fact remains that this Yale graduate eventually rose to become a two-term Texas governor and a two-term U.S. president.

George W. Bush: A Biography provides a comprehensive view of Bush's life, beginning with his childhood and education, then examining his life as a businessman; his governorships of Texas; his tumultuous, two-term presidency of the United States; and his life after leaving the White House.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Timeline: Events in the Life of George W. Bush
Chapter 1 Great Expectations
Chapter 2 Growing a Bush in Texas
Chapter 3 The Nomadic Years
Chapter 4 Governor Bush
Chapter 5 A Historic Election Battle
Chapter 6 A Compassionate Conservative Becomes a War President
Chapter 7 The War against Terrorism
Chapter 8 The Iraq War
Chapter 9 Squeaking into a Troubled Second Term
Chapter 10 The Lame Duck
Chapter 11 Bush's Legacy
Selected Annotated Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published 02 Nov 2010
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 232
ISBN 9780313385018
Imprint Greenwood
Illustrations 14 bw illus
Series Greenwood Biographies
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Clarke Rountree

Clarke Rountree, PhD, is chair and professor of co…

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