Presidents and the People's House: Power and Politics from the Era of McCarthy to the Age of Gingrich

by Jim Wright

Book Overview

On June 7, 1989, Jim Wright became the first Speaker of the House in American history to resign because of scandal. An ethics investigation orchestrated by then up-and-coming Representative Newt... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570362785
• ISBN13: 9781570362781
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Turner Publications Inc
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A rare discussion of the actions of government.

One of the most interesting commentaries on the actions of the government I have ever read. What was revealing to me was the pinpointing of when and how the "hate campaigns" started in politics. Should be brought to the attention of anyone concerned about the way Government is headed today.