{"title":"John Robert Greene","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Robert Greene offers insightful biographies that delve into the lives and legacies of pivotal American figures. His work, including detailed studies such as \u003cem\u003eThe Presidency of George H. W. Bush\u003c\/em\u003e, combines scholarly rigour with accessible narrative, making complex histories approachable and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-researched accounts that explore the personal and political dimensions of influential leaders. Greene’s books provide thoughtful context and nuanced perspectives, ideal for those interested in biography and memoir within the realm of political history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-presidency-of-george-h-w-bush-by-john-robert-greene-9780700641802","title":"The Presidency of George H. W. Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter George H. W. Bush lost his re-election bid to Bill Clinton in 1992, John Robert Greene’s verdict on the 41st president of the United States was that he “brought no discredit to the office” and “was both patient and prudent. . . mak [ing] few mistakes.” In the years since the release of Greene’s profile of the senior Bush, deemed by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, “the essential introduction to Bush’s abbreviated, but still consequential, tenure in office,” a wealth of materials about Bush’s presidency has become available, even as distance has sharpened our perspective on the Bush years. In this significantly expanded second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Presidency of George H. W. Bush\u003c\/i\u003e, Greene takes full advantage of newly released documents to revisit Bush’s term, to consider his post-presidency accomplishment, and to enhance and clarify our understanding of his place in history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuch milestones as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of Germany, the fall of the Soviet Union, the savings and loan crisis, and the transition to the Clinton administration receive renewed and far more detailed treatment here, as do the ramifications of George H. W. Bush’s positions and policies. Greene also devotes ample attention to Bush’s post-presidency, including his relationship with his son, President George W. Bush, as well as the development of his close friendship with Bill Clinton. The elder Bush emerges from this reappraisal as a considerably more activist president, with a more activist administration, than was previously assumed. Greene’s concise and readable account drawing on the contents of the Bush Library, the papers of James A. Baker III, and personal interviews, shows us the 41st president—and thus an important chapter in American history—in a new and more revealing light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398057378028,"sku":"9780700641802","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12147793482437.jpg?v=1773739236"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-robert-greene.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}