Burning Down The House by Julian E. Zelizer
Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party
This compelling narrative delves into the dramatic political upheaval of the 1980s, focusing on the rise of Newt Gingrich and the transformation of American politics. It chronicles how a new breed of Republicans, led by a relentless and ambitious Gingrich, employed aggressive tactics and media savvy to dismantle the traditional norms of congressional decorum and bipartisanship. The book explores the strategic maneuvers and ideological shifts that paved the way for a more polarized and confrontational political landscape, setting the stage for the contentious political climate that defines the United States today.
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- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
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