Richard Russell, who initially sought to sway Johnson from sending more troops overseas and broadening the war. Beschloss includes several conversations between Johnson and close friend Sen. One such example appears in the final chapters of the book, about President Lyndon B. Beschloss rightly minimizes discussion of military specifics, such as battles and troop deployments, in favor of describing how each president handled the buildup to hostilities, as well as his relations with Congress, the American public, foreign diplomats and the press.īeschloss presents incredible detail on each president, delving into how personal relationships impacted their decision-making. presidents who have guided the nation through war-as well as Thomas Jefferson, who worked to keep the country out of conflict. Thoroughly researched, expertly written and containing the right balance of anecdotes and trivial tidbits, the book is both highly entertaining and enlightening. With his latest book, celebrated presidential historian Michael Beschloss has firmly cemented his legacy as a scholar of American leadership.
Presidents of War: The Epic Story, From 1807 to Modern Times, by Michael Beschloss, Crown Publishing Group, Princeton, N.Y., 2018, $35
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