Obama: The Call of History

Name: Obama: The Call of History
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780935112900
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By Peter Baker

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Obama: The Call of History by Peter Baker offers a detailed chronicle of Barack Obama's presidency, capturing the profound transformation in American politics and culture during his time in office. The book presents a thorough analysis of Obama's policies, challenges, and achievements, providing insights into his leadership style and the global impact of his administration. It's a vivid portrait of a pivotal era shaped by optimism and complexity in the nation's history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the pivotal events and defining moments of Barack Obama's presidency through the lens of a seasoned journalist. Its richly detailed narrative and vivid photographs offer a compelling insight into the impact and legacy of one of America's most significant leaders, perfect for enthusiasts of modern political history and arts & culture.

An authoritative and lavishly illustrated history of Barack Obama’s presidency

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Peter Baker's authoritative history of the Obama presidency is the first complete account that will stand the test of time. Baker takes the measure of Obama's achievements and disappointments in office and brings into focus the real legacy of the man who, as he described himself, "doesn't look like all the presidents on the dollar bills."

With vivid colour photographs by New York Times photographers and others of the events, major and minor, public and behind-the-scenes, that defined Barack Obama's eight years in office, Obama: The Call of History is a portrait in full of America's first African-American president against the background of these tumultuous times.

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Obama: The Call of History by Peter Baker is praised for its masterful recounting of Barack Obama's presidency, highlighting both the triumphs and challenges of his two terms. Reviewers commend Baker's elegant writing, comprehensive reporting, and insightful analysis. The book is also noted for its emotional resonance and evocative photography, drawing comparisons to memorable tributes of past presidents.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780935112900

Publisher: Callaway Editions,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 June 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Callaway Editions,U.S.

Illustration: 275 Halftones, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 313.0mm

Weight: 2250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

As chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, Peter Baker covered the Obama presidency since its inception. He is the author of Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House, named one of the five best nonfiction books of 2013 by the New York Times Book Review and a Notable Book of the Year by the WashingtonPost; as well as The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton; and, with his wife, Susan Glasser, Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of Revolution.

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