Jeffrey J. Matthews

Colin Powell

Imperfect Patriot

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Produktbeschreibung

This biography of Colin Powell explores his astonishing rise from a working-class immigrant neighborhood to the highest echelons of American military and political power.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Notre Dame Press
• Seitenzahl: 418
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 614g
• ISBN-13: 9780268105105
• ISBN-10: 0268105103
• Artikelnr.: 54796395

Autorenporträt

Jeffrey J. Matthews is the George Frederick Jewett Distinguished Professor at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He teaches American history and leadership and has written or edited three previous books, including Blacksheep Leadership and The Art of Command: Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I - The Military Years
1. Obedient Son (1937-1957)
2. Dutiful Soldier (1958-1969)
3. Follower and Commander (1970-1982)
4. Loyalist (1983-1988)
5. Chairman (1989-1993)
Part II - The Civilian Years
Chapter 6: Most Trusted Man (1993-2000)
7. Leader, Follower, and Odd Man Out (2001-2004)
8. Counselor - Iraq and the Rush to War (2002-2003)
9. Defender-in-Chief - Iraq and the Search for WMD (2003-2004)
Epilogue
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index