George Bush's War

Name: George Bush's War
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (13 reviews)
Author: Smith, Jean Edward

by Smith, Jean Edward

Nonfiction History

4.2 (13)

369 pages~6.2 hr readPublished by Henry Holt and Co.

$11.9933% off peak

Last checked: Apr 18, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You want a detailed political and military history of the Gulf War that goes beyond the headlines.
You're interested in how presidential decision-making shapes military conflict.
You appreciate meticulous documentation of a pivotal moment in recent American foreign policy.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a narrative-driven war story with vivid battlefield scenes rather than policy analysis.
You prefer books that take a strong ideological stance rather than examining decisions critically.
You want a quick overview rather than a comprehensive, day-by-day examination.

About this book

George Bush's War chronicles the complete history of the 1991 Persian Gulf War. The book takes readers from the politics of Desert Shield to the military action of Desert Storm, providing a day-by-day chronicle of the decisions made in 1990 that led to war. Throughout the account, Smith expresses concerns about presidential warmaking and its exercise of power.

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