The imperial presidency / Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ; with a new introduction.

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This book traces the growth of presidential power over two centuries, from George Washington to George W. Bush, examining how it has both served and harmed the Constitution and what Americans can do about it in years to come.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schlesinger, Arthur M., Jr. (Arthur Meier), 1917-2007
Language:English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2004.
Edition:First Mariner books edition.
Subjects:
Presidents > United States > History.
Executive power > United States > History.
Executive power.
Presidents.
United States.
Vollziehende Gewalt.
Machtpolitik.
History.
Genre:
History.
Physical Description:xxviii, 589 pages ; 21 cm
Format: Book
Description
Summary:
This book traces the growth of presidential power over two centuries, from George Washington to George W. Bush, examining how it has both served and harmed the Constitution and what Americans can do about it in years to come.
Note:"A Mariner book."
Call Number:JK511 .S35 2004
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 501-550) and index.
ISBN:0618420010
9780618420018