Synopsis

Whether admired or reviled, Lyndon B. Johnson and his tumultuous administration embodied the principles and contradictions of his era. Taking advantage of newly released evidence, this revised, second edition incorporates a selection of fresh documents, including transcripts of Johnson's phone conversations and conservative reactions to his leadership, to examine the issues and controversies that grew out of Johnson's presidency and have renewed importance today.

Biography

Bruce J. Schulman is Professor of History and American Studies at Boston University. He is the author of several books, including The Seventies: The Great Shift in American Culture, Society, and Politics (2001), a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.