Description: A portrait of Jimmy Carter's career as a statesman and goodwill ambassador in the years following his presidency. Brinkley points out that Carter is widely perceived as having accomplished more, in terms of statecraft and diplomacy, as a...
Synopsis A portrait of Jimmy Carter's career as a statesman and goodwill ambassador in the years following his presidency. Brinkley points out that Carter is widely perceived as having accomplished more, in terms of statecraft and diplomacy, as a private citizen than he did during his single term in the White House. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.
Details
Publication Date:
1999-05-01
Size
Length:
587 pages
Height:
8.5 in
Width:
6.0 in
Thickness:
1.5 in
Weight:
20.0 oz
Publisher's Note Hailed by "Time" magazine as "a fascinating . . . rich, energetic American story", this extraordinary biography will transform America's perception of Jimmy Carter. Photos. National radio telephone tour.
Industry Reviews "If you wonder why Jimmy Carter was so unsuccessful as a president and outstanding as an ex-president, this book is for you." Buechner