Examines the successes and failures of George W Bush as a War President. This book assesses the administration's decisions in the war on terror and President Bush's vision of creating a democratic Middle East.

This book offers an examination of the successes and failures of George W. Bush as a War President.From the Series Editor: 'offering a very sophisticated work...It is a very impressive proposal.' And from the Second Reviewer: 'a smart, timely book filled with keen insights and observations. It will have staying power...'. Questions over whether Bush II can be counted a successful presidency or not will be debated for decades to come. This book will be a first salvo in that discussion. Though this is often discussed, because of the subject of the book, this is something that if priced the right way could appeal to an audience outside of academic circles.This book examines the successes and failures of George W. Bush as a War President. The author critically assesses the administration's key decisions in the war on terror and President Bush's vision of creating a democratic Middle East.

Foreword: Professor Loch Johnson
Preface
Introduction A War President's Decisions: Seeking Insights
PART I: PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Star-Spangled Eyes: The Fortunate Son
Lone Star Challenger: A Taste of Power
White House Quest: Selling of the Son
PART II: A WAR PRESIDENT EMERGES
The Early Months: Clear-Eyed Realism
Ignored Warnings: A Call to Destiny
New Kind of War: Breaking the Rules
March to War: Vision or Vengeance?
Bush's War: Break it and It's Yours
PART III: PURSUING A VISION
Axis of Evil: An Inverted Threat Matrix?
Ending Tyranny: Bush's Democracy Agenda
CONCLUSION
Tested by Fire: Standards for Greatness.