Playing with Fire
The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics
Lawrence O'Donnell
This enthralling book by the host of MSNBC's The Last Word takes readers back to the 1968 presidential election that changed American politics forever. With masterful storytelling, the author captures the drama and chaos of a campaign that saw unexpected challengers, assassinations, and bloody riots. From LBJ to RFK to Nixon, the election was an extraordinary human drama that exposed a party and a country coming apart at the seams. The book offers a fascinating look at American electioneering and the ruthless maneuvers used to win power. The result is a riveting account of a pivotal moment in history that shaped politics as we know it today.
Publish Date
2017-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
2017-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.4
ISBN
9780399563140
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2018-03-05T01:27:31.000Z
He doesn’t like me and let’s face it I think he’s nuts but @lawrence wrote a great book and it should be read by everyone. It’s when the real fight started and we are still fighting it. We need to fix it together. – source