Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989Simon and Schuster, 2008 M02 5 - 430 pages Presidential Courage is a brilliantly readable and inspiring saga about crucial times in American history when a courageous President dramatically changed our future. Like Beschloss's previous book, The Conquerors, it was a New York Times bestseller for months. With surprising new sources and a dazzling command of history and human character, Beschloss brings to life those flawed, complex men -- and their wives, families, friends and foes. Never have we had a more intimate, behind-the-scenes view of Presidents coping with the supreme dilemmas of their lives. For Americans who must choose Presidents and assess them once they are elected, Presidential Courage sets a lasting standard by showing us the best in Presidential leadership. |
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Contents
Chapter | 1 |
Chapter Four | 25 |
Chapter | 39 |
Chapter Eleven | 77 |
Chapter Fourteen | 103 |
Chapter Fifteen | 113 |
Chapter Sixteen | 119 |
Chapter Seventeen | 127 |
Chapter Twentytwo | 166 |
Chapter Twentythree | 172 |
Chapter Twentyfour | 182 |
Chapter Twentyfive | 196 |
Chapter Twentyseven | 211 |
Chapter Thirty | 244 |
Chapter Thirtytwo | 272 |
Chapter Thirtythree | 280 |
Chapter Eighteen | 136 |
Chapter Nineteen | 143 |
Chapter Twenty | 150 |
Chapter Twentyone | 157 |
Chapter Thirtyfour | 289 |
Chapter Thirtyfive | 302 |
Epilogue | 327 |
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