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Political Memoir
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Author : George W. Egerton
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1994
Political Memoir written by George W. Egerton and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Autobiography categories.
The genre of political memoir has a long history, from its origins in classical times through its popularity in the age of courts and cabinets to its ubiquity in modern mass cultures where retired politicians increasingly attract large and eager readerships for their revelations. Yet there is virtually no scholarly criticism which treats this complex form of literature as a distinct genre, fusing autobiographical, historical and political elements. The essays in this book draw together the collaborative findings of a team of British, European, American and Canadian scholars to present a pioneering historical and critical study of the genre of political memoir, analysing the development of its distinct functions and assessing leading memoirists in European, American, Canadian, Indian and Japanese societies. The editor, George Egerton, introduces the volume and surveys the principal features of the genre over its long history. Otto Pflanze analyses the memoirs of Bismarck; Robert Young, Milton Israel, Joshua Mostow and Robert Bothwell study the memoir literature of France, India, Japan and Canada respectively. Barry Gough and Tim Travers look at naval and military memoirists, while Zara Steiner, B.J.C. McKercher and Valerie Cromwell assess the memoirs of diplomats and their families. Leonidas Hill examines the memoirs of leading Nazis. John Munro, Francis Heller and Robert Ferrell convey inside information on the making of memoirs - notably by the Canadian Prime Ministers Diefenbaker and Pearson and the American President Truman. Stephen Ambrose assays Nixon as memoirist, while Janos Bak portrays the status of memoirists under totalitarian regimes. Wesley Wark and John Naylor analyse theproliferation of intelligence memoirs and government efforts to protect official secrets from the revelations of the candid memoirist. The principal findings reached by the contributors in their study of this problematic but influential genre are set out by the editor in the concluding chapter.
In My Time
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Author : Richard B. Cheney
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2011
In My Time written by Richard B. Cheney and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"A memoir from the former Vice President of the United States"-- Provided by publisher.
A Political Memoir
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
A Political Memoir written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with categories.
Breaking Ranks
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Author : Norman Podhoretz
language : en
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Release Date : 1980
Breaking Ranks written by Norman Podhoretz and has been published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Conservatism categories.
Conduct Unbecoming A Memoir By Desmond O Malley
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Author : Desmond O'Malley
language : en
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Release Date : 2014-10-17
Conduct Unbecoming A Memoir By Desmond O Malley written by Desmond O'Malley and has been published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-17 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Conduct Unbecoming is a landmark political memoir from one of Ireland's most outspoken and respected public figures, Desmond O'Malley. Born in Limerick in 1939, Desmond O'Malley went on to become the youngest Minister for Justice in Irish history and the founder of the Progressive Democrats, a hugely influential party in Irish politics. In this groundbreaking memoir, O'Malley recounts in funny, caustic and probing detail the stories, ideas and personalities of his political career. O'Malley leapt to prominence in 1970 as Jack Lynch's young and fiercely principled Minister for Justice. His role in the Arms Crisis, recalled here, earned him the enmity of Charles Haughey, whose leadership of Fianna Fáil he attempted first to prevent, then challenge for the best part of a decade. Unable to arrest the Fianna Fáil's slow retreat from what he saw as the high watermark of Jack Lynch's leadership, O'Malley was finally ejected from the party in 1985 following his acclaimed 'I stand by the republic' address. He would found the Progressive Democrats several months later. Candid, combative and entertaining, Conduct Unbecoming is the must-read compelling account of Desmond O'Malley's extraordinary career. Desmond O'Malley has given us a book that deserves a place on the short shelf of books written by Irish political leaders which gives us a genuine historical insight into the often murky realities of Irish political and commercial life. Tom Garvin, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University College Dublin Books by political insiders are too rare in Ireland. Good ones rarer still. This is one of the best. James Downey, Irish Independent The political autobiography of the year. Limerick Leader Unlike many other recent political memoirs, this book pulls few punches ... as an author his lack of tact, has translated into an asset. Gerard Howlin, Irish Examiner A significant book by a formidable politician from a remarkable period in our history Pat Rabbitte TD This is a book that anyone interested in modern politics must read. Justine McCarthy, The Sunday Times
Kind Of Blue
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Author : Ken Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2016-10-06
Kind Of Blue written by Ken Clarke and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-06 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ken Clarke needs no introduction. One of the genuine 'Big Beasts' of the political scene, during his forty-six years as the Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire he has been at the very heart of government under three prime ministers. He is a political obsessive with a personal hinterland, as well known as a Tory Wet with Europhile views as for his love of cricket, Nottingham Forest Football Club and jazz. In Kind of Blue, Clarke charts his remarkable progress from working-class scholarship boy in Nottinghamshire to high political office and the upper echelons of both his party and of government. But Clarke is not a straightforward Conservative politician. His position on the left of the party often led Margaret Thatcher to question his true blue credentials and his passionate commitment to the European project has led many fellow Conservatives to regard him with suspicion – and cost him the leadership on no less than three occasions. Clarke has had a ringside seat in British politics for four decades and his trenchant observations and candid account of life both in and out of government will enthral readers of all political persuasions. Vivid, witty and forthright, and taking its title not only from his politics but from his beloved Miles Davis, Kind of Blue is political memoir at its very best.
Setting The Record Straight
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Author : Carl Scully
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-06-16
Setting The Record Straight written by Carl Scully and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In his political memoir, Carl Scully brings a confronting perspective to the challenges and obstacles an aspiring politician experiences daily to achieve political success -- from the process of winning pre-selection, to campaigning for election, and once elected, to retaining ministerial longevity all while delivering significant road and rail infrastructure for the community. In this first hand account of how the 10-year Carr government conducted its business, Carl recalls amusing anecdotes of events that occured while he was in government and tells what really happened behind the scenes when Morris Iemma succeeded Bob Carr as Premier, and how on a whim Iemma brought Carl's career to an end over the Cronulla Riot Report. This political memoir is his opportunity to set the record straight.
Call Of The World
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Author : Bill Graham
language : en
Publisher: On Point Press
Release Date : 2016-04-01
Call Of The World written by Bill Graham and has been published by On Point Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Bill Graham – Canada’s minister of foreign affairs and minister of defence during the tumultuous years following 9/11 – takes us on a personal journey from his Vancouver childhood to important behind-the-scenes moments in recent global history. With candour and wit, he recounts meetings with world leaders, contextualizes important geopolitical relationships, and offers acute observations on backstage politics. He explains Canada’s decision not to participate in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and makes a passionate case for why international law offers the best hope for a safer, more prosperous, and just world.
Consequences
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Author : John Tower
language : en
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Release Date : 1991
Consequences written by John Tower and has been published by Little Brown & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Political Science categories.
A controversial politician reminisces about his twenty-five year senatorial career and offers an account of his failed nomination in 1989 for Secretary of Defense
Becoming American A Political Memoir
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Author : Cary D. Lowe
language : en
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Release Date : 2020-04-30
Becoming American A Political Memoir written by Cary D. Lowe and has been published by Black Rose Writing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Becoming American is the inspiring story of the author’s transformation from a child of Holocaust survivors in post-war Europe to an American lawyer, academic, and activist associated with such famed political leaders as Robert Kennedy, George McGovern, Jerry Brown, and Tom Hayden. Searching for his great-grandparents’ graves in a hidden cemetery outside Prague makes him recall his experiences of becoming American: listening to Army Counterintelligence agents gathered at his home in Austria; a tense encounter with Russian soldiers; seeing Jim Crow racism in the South during his first visit to the United States; becoming an American citizen in his teens; having his citizenship challenged by border guards; fearing for his new country upon witnessing the Watts riots; exhilaration at rising to leadership positions in organizations shaping government policies; and advancing the American dream as a real estate lawyer, helping develop entire new communities.