Presidential machismo

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"This book offers a historical account of how presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton have asserted their privilege as commander in chief, examining their penchant for using military might unilaterally and their reasons for doing so. It asks why a democracy allows presidents to exercise such immense power virtually as a personal right."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Psychology,  Innenpolitik,  Presidents,  Machismo,  Executive power,  Diplomatic relations,  Intervention (International law),  USA / Präsident,  Außenpolitik,  Foreign relations,  History,  United States of America,  Heads of State and Heads of government,  Intervention,  USA President,  USA