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Reveals how presidents throughout history have used their ambition to gain political power and maintain support during major national scandals, conflicts, and foreign affairs.
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In this timely, illuminating, and often shocking book, Richard Shenkman reveals that it is not just recent presidents but all presidents who have been ambitious--and at times frighteningly so, willing to sacrifice their health, family, loyalty, and values. Presidential Ambition is a book that will permanently alter the way we think about past, present, and future American presidents.
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