Lyndon Johnson's secretly recorded tapes offer us the only chance we are ever likely to have to eavesdrop on an American President from his first moments in office until the end. This universally acclaimed volume captures LBJ's private passions and bedrock beliefs as he takes command after John Kennedy's assassination; makes his first fateful decisions on civil rights, poverty, and Vietnam; and runs against Barry Goldwater for President. Michael Beschloss's observations and annotations enhance our understanding of Johnson, his era, and his lasting impact on American politics and culture.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 09/18/1998
ISBN: 9780684847924
Pages: 592
Weight: 1.88lbs
Size: 9.29h x 6.12w x 1.35d

Review Citations: New York Times 10/04/1998 pg. 36