Haynes Johnson

David S. Broder

The American Way of Politics at the Breaking Point

The System

Daniel J. Balz

In an account of an election during a most critical time, two political journalists cover the whole saga, from the earliest stages of the nominee's campaigns through a thorough analysis of what actually happened at the polls and why.

The Story of an Extraordinary Election

The Battle for America 2008

Dan Balz

The bestselling, truly gripping account of 2008's landmark election, updated through 2009 The election of 2008 shattered political barriers and ignited an extraordinary battle among some of the most formidable political rivals ever to seek the presidency. Now, Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson, two of America's most respected journalists, offer the first complete picture of the strategies-and singular personalities- that accompanied the candidates' first forays into Iowa and New Hampshire through Obama's historic victory on Election Night. Filled with insider details, this riveting, wholly nonpartisan account of the historic election will capture the attention of everyone who witnessed it, as well as future generations who wished they had. A Washington Post and L.A. Times Best Book of the Year.

The Battle for America

"Elegant prose, devastating insight and a keen historical perspective."--Cleveland Plain Dealer

America in the Reagan Years

Sleepwalking Through History

In an account of an election during a most critical time, two political journalists cover the whole saga, from the earliest stages of the nominee's campaigns through a thorough analysis of what actually happened at the polls and why. Reprint. A best-selling book.

Taking as an example the Clinton health care reform initiative, the authors show how a policy that aimed to please everyone ended by satisfying no one due to pressure groups, political gamesmanship and the inertia of the American 'system'.

A social history of the 1990s draws on interviews with some of the decade's most prominent players to re-create some of the best and worst episodes of the era and explores the stories and personalities behind key events of the time.

The Boom and Bust Years of America Before and After Everything Changed

The Best of Times

Draws on interviews with Americans across the country to explore contemporary concerns about crime, unemployment, education, race relations, and other issues

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