political leadership

Contains biographies of ten African-American and Black politicians.

Studies the achievements and failures of Ronald Reagan's presidency, focusing on his economic policies.

Compares contemporary theories about exceptional human character with Niccolo Machiavelli's theories and discusses how modern thinking is similar to Renaissance thinking.

Explores how the student-led demonstrations at Tianamen Square in the spring of 1989 have changed the government and social policies of China.

Learn the importance of the presidency, where he lives and what he does. Also how someone gets to be president and the qualities needed for the job.

An investigative journalist's account of the private life of President John F. Kennedy, looks at his contacts with organized crime, romantic affairs, questionable campaign tactics, and alleged approval of the assassinations of foreign political leaders.

Jim Webb, the outspoken senator from Virginia, shares his views of why America's economy, government, and people seem to be suffering and offers a no-nonsense approach to fix the country's ills and help the people who need it most.