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Book SynopsisThe Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era details the key events and major trends that defined the 43rd president of the United States from 2001-2008. The dictionary comprises detailed entries on important personalities, including the president, his advisors, his family, his opponents, and his critics, as well as members of Congress, military leaders, and international leaders. Other entries summarize important events, including those connected to the War on Terror, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq, as well as significant legislation and prominent policy issues. Detailed chronologies track major events during Bush''s presidency, including the 2000 election and Hurricane Katrina. The appendixes furnish data and graphics on Bush''s advisors and cabinet, presidential success in Congress, vetoes, presidential approval, troop levels in Iraq, and military and civilian casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. The extensive bibliography provides an invaluable resource for add
Trade ReviewThe introduction is exceptional in providing context to help grasp the transformations that occurred during the Bush presidency and the varying views of his potential legacy....Recommended for academic libraries and public libraries where it would meet a collection need. * Booklist, March 2010 *
For those who need a refresher, this book will provide that and more. Definitions not only identify but also place in the historical context those included, and the inclusions appear to be exhaustive. * American Reference Books Annual, May 2010 *
Conley seems to have done the impossible—he has given us not only a detailed time line of the Bush presidency but also provides an essential guide to the players, policies, and events that made those eight years some of the most momentous in modern history. I rediscovered things I had forgotten already on nearly every page. -- Gary L. Gregg, Director of the McConnell Center for Political Leadership, The University of Louisville
