U.S. Politics & Government - 20th Century, General & Miscellaneous U.S. Political Biography, U.S. Politics & Government - 1988-1993

George H. W. Bush Years

Name: George H. W. Bush Years
Author: John Robert Greene
ISBN: 9780816052790

by John Robert Robert Greene, Facts on File Inc

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Overview

"The 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan before winning the Republican nomination and the presidency in 1988. During Bush's term, the world underwent many dramatic changes - the Berlin Wall fell, the Soviet Union collapsed, and Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. Despite a surge in popularity stemming from the success in 1991 of Operation Desert Storm, for which he organized an unprecedented global alliance, Bush lost the 1992 election to Democrat Arkansas governor Bill Clinton." Fully inclusive and up to date, The George H. W. Bush Years provides a detailed survey of Bush and his administration. One hundred A-to-Z biographical entries describe politicians, foreign leaders, and others most important to the Bush presidency, and extensive resources and appendices provide a clear, well-balanced picture of the agendas, events, and accomplishments of the administration.

Synopsis

Aimed at high school and college students, this reference provides a detailed survey of the presidency of George H.W. Bush. A general introduction is followed by 100 biographical entries describing politicians, foreign leaders, and members of the Bush administration. Some 60 primary documents, including Bush's Inaugural Address and transcripts of the 1992 presidential debates, are found in the appendix. The volume also features b&w maps and a chronology. Greene (Cazenovia College) is the author of several books on the U.S. presidency. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR