American Statesmanship

<p><b>This book much needed in our public discourse examines some of the most significant political leaders in American history.</b></p><p>With an eye on the elusive qualities of political greatness this anthology considers the principles and practices of diverse political leaders who influenced the founding and development of the American experiment in self-government. Providing both breadth and depth this work is a virtual who's who from the founding to modern times. From George Washington to Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to FDR and Ronald Reagan the book's twenty-six chapters are thematically organized to include a brief biography of each subject his or her historical context and the core principles and policies that led to political success or failure. A final chapter considers the rhetorical legacy of Bill Clinton George W. Bush Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Nearly all readers agree that statesmanship makes a crucial difference in the life of a nation and its example is sorely needed in America today. These concise portraits will appeal to experts as well as history buffs. The volume is ideal for leadership and political science classroom use in conjunction with primary sources.</p><p>Contributors: Kenneth L. Deutsch Gary L. Gregg II David Tucker Sean D. Sutton Bruce P. Frohnen Stephanie P. Newbold Phillip G. Henderson Michael P. Federici Troy L. Kickler Johnathan O'Neill H. Lee Cheek Jr. Carey Roberts Hans Schmeisser Joseph R. Fornieri Peter C. Myers Emily Krichbaum Natalie Taylor Jean M. Yarbrough Christopher Burkett Will Morrisey Elizabeth Edwards Spalding Patrick J. Garrity Giorgi Areshidze William J. Atto David B. Frisk Mark Blitz Jeffrey Crouch and Mark J. Rozell.</p>