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Bush Vulcans & Friends
Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War CabinetRise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet by James Mann
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A seminal study of the Bush team. Excellent intellectual history and study of the neoconseravtive development over 40 years.
Cheney: A Revealing Portrait of America's Most Powerful Vice PresidentCheney: A Revealing Portrait of America's Most Powerful Vice President by Stephen Hayes
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Weekly Standard writer Hayes was given unprecedented access to the VP, for this sympathetic 2007 study of a much maligned and slandered leader.
Vice: Dick Cheney and the Hijacking of the American PresidencyVice: Dick Cheney and the Hijacking of the American Presidency by Lou Dubose
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Talking about lies and slander, here is the classic left-wing extremist hysteria and propaganda. A shallow and vulgar character assassination.
Rumsfeld: An American DisasterRumsfeld: An American Disaster by Andrew Cockburn
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Another egregious and disgraceful character assassination. Not objective or fair. A bilious rant by a Marxist clown from a family of Marxist clowns.
Rumsfeld's War: Remaking the American Military and Winning the War on TerrorRumsfeld's War: Remaking the American Military and Winning the War on Terror by Rowan Scarborough
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A conservative defense of Rumsfeld from 2004, before the insurgency unfolded. Not objective either but more balanced than the above hate screed.
Paul D. Wolfowitz: Visionary Intellectual, Policymaker, and StrategistPaul D. Wolfowitz: Visionary Intellectual, Policymaker, and Strategist by Lewis D. Solomon
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The only Wolfowitz study available. A sympathetic look at a brilliant intellectual, his philosophy and revolutionary ideas.
My American JourneyMy American Journey by Colin Powell
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Autobiography of an eventful life.
Soldier: The Life of Colin PowellSoldier: The Life of Colin Powell by Karen DeYoung
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A bit of a tendentious anti-neocon rant in places -- but good nonetheless.
Condi: The Condoleezza Rice StoryCondi: The Condoleezza Rice Story by Antonia Felix
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An easy and accesible biography of a scholar, intellectual and stateswoman.
CONFIDANTE, THE: Condoleezza Rice and the Creation of the Bush LegacyCONFIDANTE, THE: Condoleezza Rice and the Creation of the Bush Legacy by Glenn Kessler
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A critique of the neoconservative turn that Rice took after 9/11. A disappointment and tendentious book
Condoleezza Rice: The Authorised Biography: Naked Ambition [FOREWORD BY JONATHAN FREEDLAND]: Naked AmbitionCondoleezza Rice: The Authorised Biography: Naked Ambition [FOREWORD BY JONATHAN FREEDLAND]: Naked Ambition by Marcus Mabry
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Excellent and fair study of Rice's life and career.
Surrender is Not an Option: Defending America at the United NationsSurrender is Not an Option: Defending America at the United Nations by John Bolton
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Remarkable book. Combatting anti-Americanism, the liberal traitors and the absurd United Nations.
American SoldierAmerican Soldier by Tommy Franks
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Autobiography of a true American General, who masterminded the 2003 rout of Saddam's Army.
At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIAAt the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA by George Tenet
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Portentous and self-serving egomania, by former CIA director and Bob Woodward friend. (It does lay out the Saddam-Al Qaeda though....).
The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New WorldThe Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World by Alan Greenspan
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He didn't say the war was about oil. Read the book folks.
My Grandfather's SonMy Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas
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Best book of last year. A great conservative hero, who has been abused, slandered and lynched by liberal hate mobs -- even more than George W Bush
Taking Heat: The President, the Press, and My Years in the White HouseTaking Heat: The President, the Press, and My Years in the White House by Ari Fleischer
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Former spokesman's memoir, in dealing with the absurd Washington press.
The Right Man: The Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush: The Surprise Presidency of George W.BushThe Right Man: The Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush: The Surprise Presidency of George W.Bush by David Frum
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Former speechwriter, who gave us the "axis of evil", gives a robust defense for a President defined by a new long war.
No Retreat, No Surrender: One American's FightNo Retreat, No Surrender: One American's Fight by Tom Delay
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Excellent title, and excellent book, by a conservative champion.
My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of HopeMy Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope by Paul Bremer
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Paul Bremer disastrous time as pro-consul in the aftermath of Saddam's overthrow. Fascinating and infuriating in equal measure.
War And Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on TerrorismWar And Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism by Douglas Feith
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The controversial Douglas Feith's mammoth volume documenting the Iraq controversy and plans, which is a defense of the Pentagon/DD over the State/CIA faction. A must read.
What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and What's Wrong with Washington: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of DeceptionWhat Happened: Inside the Bush White House and What's Wrong with Washington: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception by Scott McClellan
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A rather sad and shameless attempt to cash in on the unpopularity of the Bush Administartion, by a former Press Secretary.
Prince of Darkness: Richard Perle: Richard Perle - The Kingdom, the Power, and the End of Empire in AmericaPrince of Darkness: Richard Perle: Richard Perle - The Kingdom, the Power, and the End of Empire in America by Alan Weisman
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A fairly decent biography of a 'controversial' figure. Debunks many of the lies and conspiracy theories surrounding Perle. Watch C-Span 'Booknotes' interview online too, which also destroys the myths.
By His Own Rules: The Story of Donald RumsfeldBy His Own Rules: The Story of Donald Rumsfeld by Bradley Graham
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The definitive book on Rumsfeld. Avoid the vulgar Marxist screed above & read this brilliant & balanced volume.