The Next Great President
by Edward Thomas
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Pub Date Nov 03 2020 | Archive Date Sep 07 2021
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Description
History shows a consistent 80-year cycle of crisis, in which the leader of the United States was tested in a crucible of fire and showed his true mettle. By what form will the next crisis take?
Throughout the history of the United States, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt have consistently stood out above the rest as the greatest presidents to have ever led this nation.
Author and historical cycles expert Edward Thomas reviews their history, presidential leadership, and legacy. He also provides an analysis of their common personality traits and the parallels in the challenges each faced as President.
The greatness of these three celebrated presidents coincides with three important events in this country's history - the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Second World War. Each of these crucial events occurred approximately 80 years apart, and the last one occurred about 80 years ago.
A single flashpoint could be the start of an escalating chain of events leading to a worldwide conflict. The only certainty is that it will take the right person, in the right place, at the right time to meet the next great crisis head-on.
But does the crisis make the person, or does the person prove themselves through their handling of the crisis? To answer this question, Thomas provides a list of challenges the next great president must face and overcome, and a list of accomplishments that must be achieved, to be considered one of the greatest presidents in American history.
So, who will be the next great president?
Advance Praise
(Midwest Book Review):
Synopsis: In the pages of "The Next Great President", author and historical cycles expert Edward Thomas has provided a masterful analysis of three of our greatest presidents (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt) and their paths to the presidency. This study also analyzes their presidential leadership, legacy, and parallels in the challenges each faced as President. Then, it provides a list of challenges the next great president will have to face and overcome, and a list of accomplishments that will have to be achieved, in order to become as revered as those other great men and be considered one of the greatest presidents in American history.
"The Next Great President" also provides an informative and thoughtful comparison of these past presidents and the common (and uncommon) traits and abilities that reveal their character. Additionally, "The Next Great President" reviews the foundational aspects of the American democratic experiment from the perspective of the presidency and the founding fathers who are responsible for its existence.
Critique: An inherently fascinating, thoughtful and thought-provoking, and highly recommended read throughout, "The Next Great President" will prove to be a welcome addition to community, college and university library Political Science and American History collections. It should be noted for the personal reading lists of students, academia, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject that "The Next Great President" is also readily available in a paperback edition (9780998328140, $19.95) and in a digital book format (Kindle, $4.95).
