Waging War: The Clash Between Presidents and Congress, 1776 to ISIS

by David J. Barron

Book Overview

"Vivid...Barron has given us a rich and detailed history." -- The New York Times Book Review "Ambitious...a deep history and a thoughtful inquiry into how the constitutional system of checks and balances has functioned when it comes to waging war and making peace." -- The Washington Post A timely account of a raging debate: The history of the ongoing struggle between the presidents and Congress over who has the power to declare and wage war. The Constitution...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1451681976
• ISBN13: 9781451681970
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"