Advise and Consent
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Advise and Consent. Advise and Consent [Paperback] Drury, Allen. and Consent is one of the high points of 20th Century literature, a seminal. Allen Drury's never-before-published original preface to Advise and Consent. Washington's intricate political, diplomatic, and social worlds. Advise and Consent [Paperback] Drury, Allen Product Overview The 1 New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winnerAllen Drury's Advise and Consent is one of the high points of 20th Century literature, a seminal work of political fiction-as relevant today as when it was first published. A sweeping tale of corruption and ambition cuts across the landscape of Washington, DC, with the breadth and realism that only an astute observer and insider can convey.Allen Drury has penetrated the world's stormiest political battleground-the smoke-filled committee rooms of the United States Senate-to reveal the bitter conflicts set in motion when the President calls upon the Senate to confirm his controversial choice for Secretary of State. This novel is a true epic showing in fascinating detail the minds and motives of the statesmen, the opportunists, the idealists.From a Senate old-timer's wily maneuvers, a vicious demagogue's blistering smear campaign, the ugly personal jealousies that turn a highly qualified candidate into a public spectacle, to the tragic martyrdom of a presidential aspirant who refuses to sacrifice his principles for his career-never has there been a more revealing picture of Washington's intricate political, diplomatic, and social worlds. Advise and Consent is a timeless story with clear echoes of today's headlines.Includes Allen Drury's never-before-published original preface to Advise and Consent, his essay for the Hoover Institution on the writing of the book, as well as poignant personal memoirs from Drury's heirs. Read more Details Publisher : Wordfire Press Publication date : July 4, 2017 Language : English Print length : 706 pages ISBN-10 : 1614755744 ISBN-13 : 46 Item Weight : 2.29 pounds Dimensions : 6 x 1.55 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #951,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #211 in Political Fiction (Books) #1,112 in Political Thrillers (Books) #6,200 in Historical Thrillers (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again! >>Powered by WonderLister App
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