Bibliograph

A man and his presidents, the political odyssey of William F. Buckley Jr., Alvin S. Felzenberg

Type

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A man and his presidents, the political odyssey of William F. Buckley Jr., Alvin S. Felzenberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-394) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A man and his presidents

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

961310987

Responsibility statement

Alvin S. Felzenberg

Sub title

the political odyssey of William F. Buckley Jr.

Summary

William F. Buckley Jr. is widely regarded as the most influential American conservative writer, activist, and organizer in the postwar era. In this nuanced biography, Alvin Felzenberg sheds light on little-known aspects of Buckley's career, including his role as back-channel adviser to policy makers, his intimate friendship with both Ronald and Nancy Reagan, his changing views on civil rights, and his break with George W. Bush over the Iraq War. Felzenberg demonstrates how Buckley conveyed his message across multiple platforms and drew upon his vast network of contacts, his personal charm, his extraordinary wit, and his celebrity status to move the center of political gravity in the United States closer to his point of view. Including many rarely seen photographs, this account of one of the most compelling personalities of American politics will appeal to conservatives, liberals, and even the apolitical

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