George W. Bush: A Biography

by Clarke Rountree

Overview

This biography examines the life of George W. Bush—one of the most controversial U.S. presidents in recent history—before, during, and after his two terms in the White House.

George W. Bush served as president of the United States through some of the most pivotal and memorable events in our nation's history, including the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Hurricane Katrina; and the devastating economic downturban at the end of his second term. It is still too soon to decide how history will judge his administration. Despite suffering much ridicule and scorn for his linguistic gaffes, which became known as "Bushisms," the fact remains that this Yale graduate eventually rose to become a two-term Texas governor and a two-term U.S. president.

George W. Bush: A Biography provides a comprehensive view of Bush's life, beginning with his childhood and education, then examining his life as a businessman; his governorships of Texas; his tumultuous, two-term presidency of the United States; and his life after leaving the White House.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313385001
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/02/2010
Series:	Greenwood Biographies Series
Pages:	197
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Clarke Rountree, PhD, has authored dozens of articles and two books that analyze political and judicial discourse.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Timeline: Events in the Life of George W. Bush xvii

Chapter 1 Great Expectations 1

Chapter 2 Growing a Bush in Texas 15

Chapter 3 The Nomadic Years 33

Chapter 4 Governor Bush 53

Chapter 5 A Historic Election Battle 67

Chapter 6 A Compassionate Conservative Becomes a War President 79

Chapter 7 The War against Terrorism 101

Chapter 8 The Iraq War 113

Chapter 9 Squeaking into a Troubled Second Term 131

Chapter 10 The Lame Duck 147

Chapter 11 Bush's Legacy 167

Selected Annotated Bibliography 183

Index 191