Who are some of the key figures featured in this oral history?

The series includes accounts from Karl Rove, Colin Powell, Donald Rumsfeld, Condoleezza Rice, James A. Baker, III, and Henry Paulson.

What major events are covered in the George W. Bush volume?

It covers the 2000 election, the September 11th attacks, the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, and the 2008 global financial collapse.

Oxford Oral History Ser

Behind-the-scenes access to the inner workings of the George W. Bush administration.

Reading guide

This is a non-fiction oral history series; volumes can be read independently based on the historical period or administration covered.

The series documents the trajectory of the George W. Bush presidency, from his rise as Governor of Texas to the resolution of the 2008 financial crisis.

Description

The Oxford Oral History Series provides an unprecedented look into the corridors of power through the voices of those who shaped American policy. This nonpartisan collection utilizes confidential interviews conducted by the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs to offer a granular perspective on the executive branch.

Focusing on the presidency of George W. Bush, the series explores critical historical turning points, from the contested 2000 election and the immediate aftermath of the September 11th attacks to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the 2008 financial crisis. By presenting transcribed accounts from key figures like Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell, it serves as an essential resource for students of political science and American government.

Books in this Series

Inside the George W. Bush White House

Community discussion

View all 0 topics →

No discussions yet. Start one.