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Death of American Virtue : Clinton vs. Starr
English
ISBN: 0307409449
EAN: 9780307409447
Category: Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads Of State/Biography & Autobiography / Women/Political Science / American Government / General/Biography & Autobiography / Political/Political Science / Political Process / General/Biography & Autobiography / Lawyers & Judges/Law / Government / General/History / United States / 20Th Century/
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Release Date: 06/30/2009
Synopsis: Ten years after one of the most polarizing political scandals in American history, author Ken Gormley offers an insightful, balanced, and revealing analysis of the events leading up to the impeachment trial of President William Jefferson Clinton. From Ken Starrs initial Whitewater investigation through the Paula Jones sexual harassment suit to the Monica Lewinsky affair, The Death of American Virtueis a gripping chronicle of an ever-escalating political feeding frenzy. In exclusive interviews, Bill Clinton, Ken Starr, Monica Lewinsky, Paula Jones, Susan McDougal, and many more key players offer candid reflections on that period. Drawing on never-before-released records and documentsincluding the Justice Departments internal investigation into Starr, new details concerning the death of Vince Foster, and evidence from lawyers on both sidesGormley sheds new light on a dark and divisive chapter, the aftereffects of which are still being felt in todays political climate. From the Hardcover edition.
Awards: Silver Gavel Award – null
Death of American Virtue : Clinton vs. Starr
Illustrated: Yes
Format: Hardcover
Height: 2.05 inches
Width: 6.14 inches
Length: 9.49 inches
Weight: 40.0 oz
Pages: 800
