Edward A. Lynch

Starting Over

A Political Biography of George Allen

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Produktbeschreibung

This book traces the remarkable political career of former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen, which has featured multiple returns from seeming oblivion. The author provides a balanced look at Allen's successes and failures, and the reader will learn as much about recent American politics as about Allen himself.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 434g
• ISBN-13: 9780761853213
• ISBN-10: 0761853219
• Artikelnr.: 32280121

Autorenporträt

Edward A. Lynch is a recognized expert on Virginia and national politics. He is a frequent commentator on TV and radio. Lynch is a professor and the chair of the Department of Political Science at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Prologue: Listening
Tours Part 4 Part 1: The Setting Chapter 5 1. The Virginia Legacy Chapter 6
2. Trial Runs Part 7 Part 2: The Rise Chapter 8 3. Thomas Jefferson's Seat
Chapter 9 4. Interlude in Washington Chapter 10 5. Reviving Fortunes:
Winning the Nomination Chapter 11 6. Gaining the Governorship Part 12 Part
3: Redefining Conservatism Chapter 13 7. Governor of the Commonwealth: The
First Year Chapter 14 8. Soft Teeth and Strong Lessons Chapter 15 9.
Finishing Strong Part 16 Part 4: The Larger Stage Chapter 17 10. The Next
Rung Chapter 18 11. "The Greatest Board of Directors in the World" Chapter
19 12. The Nightmare Campaign Chapter 20 Epilogue: The Future is Now
Chapter 21 Bibliography