Bibliograph

A Man and his presidents, the political odyssey of william f. buckley jr

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A Man and his presidents, the political odyssey of william f. buckley jr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-394) and index

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A Man and his presidents

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

984691940

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."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; ONE: In the Shadow of Woodrow, Lindbergh, and Franklin D.; TWO: God and Bill at Yale; THREE: Standing Athwart History; FOUR: "Reading Dwight Eisenhower Out of the Conservative Movement"; FIVE: The Editor, the Colossus, and the "Anti-Communist at Harvard"; SIX: Sailing Against the New Frontier; SEVEN: Bill, Barry, and the Birchers; EIGHT: Part of the Way with LBJ; NINE: "Demand a Recount"; TEN: Buckley and Nixon: Mutual Suspicions; ELEVEN: "Let the Man Go Decently"; TWELVE: Bill and Ronnie: Preparing a PresidentTHIRTEEN: Bill and Ronnie: Advising a PresidentFOURTEEN: Disappointed with G. H. W. Bush; Unsold on Clinton; FIFTEEN: W: "Counting the Silver"; SIXTEEN: The Ancient Truths; Notes; Acknowledgments; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Illustrations

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