An official in the Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and both Bush administrations, Peter W. Rodman draws on his firsthand knowledge of the Oval Office to explore the foreign-policy leadership of every president from Nixon to George W. Bush. This riveting and informative book about the inner workings of our government is rich with anecdotes and fly-on-the-wall portraits of presidents and their closest advisors. It is essential reading for historians, political junkies, and for anyone in charge of managing a large organization.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 01/12/2010
ISBN: 9780307390523
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.06h x 5.12w x 0.78d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 01/17/2010 pg. 20