A Higher Purpose: Profiles in Presidential Courage

by Thomas J. Whalen

In the American political system we know today, courage and the presidency are rarely spoken of in the same sentence. With a few notable exceptions, recent occupants of the Oval Office have appeared... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566636302
• ISBN13: 9781566636308
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

An important survey key to any library strong in political science.

Nine historic decisions made by Presidents over two centuries of American history chart key episodes which show how these presidents demonstrated the ability to place their political careers on the line for the greater good of the nation they served. Chapters consider how these principles thwarted partisanship, special-interest influences and even public opinion, and make for an important survey key to any library strong in political science. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch