Dick Cheney: The Imperial Vice Presidency - Couverture souple

Richard Willis, Professor Dr

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798263277260

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

The Imperial Vice Presidency: A Photo Guide offers a compelling and visually rich exploration of one of the most powerful and controversial figures in modern American political history—Dick Cheney (1941-2025). Written by Professor Dr Richard Willis, this short guide examines Cheney’s unprecedented influence as Vice President from 2001 to 2009, a period that redefined the role of the office and gave rise to the term “imperial vice presidency.”

This photo guide traces the reshaping of executive power in the aftermath of 9/11. From his leadership during the Gulf War as Secretary of Defense to his behind-the-scenes dominance in national security, energy, and foreign policy, Cheney emerged as a de facto co-president.

Featuring images of Cheney with key figures such as George W. Bush, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Pope John Paul II, and Ronald Reagan, this photo guide serves as both an educational resource and a collector’s item for enthusiasts of political history and memorabilia. A critical essay explores Cheney’s Machiavellian leadership style, his drive to restore executive authority following the Watergate scandal, and the lasting impact of his tenure on the American political landscape.

Ideal for readers interested in U.S. politics, presidential power, and 21st-century history, The Imperial Vice Presidency is a concise yet powerful visual narrative of power, influence, and legacy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798263277260
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 36
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