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Recarving Rushmore : Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty by Ivan Eland (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Recarving Rushmore : Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty, Paperback by Eland, Ivan, ISBN 159813129X, ISBN-13 9781598131291, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Offers an unbiased ranking system of American presidents based on how well the policies of each adhered to the founders original intention of limiting federal power in all its aspects.
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PublisherIndependent Institute, T.H.E.
ISBN-10159813129X
ISBN-139781598131291
eBay Product ID (ePID)16038377859
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Book TitleRecarving Rushmore : Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty
Number of Pages526 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicPresidents & Heads of State, American Government / Executive Branch, American Government / National
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorIvan Eland
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight25.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Reviews"While conventional accounts glorify the flagrant misdeeds of the 'Imperial Presidency,' this insightful and crucial book provides an inspiring vision for both conservatives and liberals on the crucial need to reign in White House power and restore peace, prosperity and liberty." --Ron Paul, U.S. Congressman, "Judging presidents by a deceptively simple metric--their impact on peace, prosperity, and liberty--leads Eland to reach radical conclusions about the rankings of presidents. Whether you agree that Coolidge was a good president and FDR a bad one, you'll never again glibly think that it is obvious which presidents are good or bad. It isn't--and Eland shows us why." --Richard Shenkman, editor, History News Network , and author, Cherished Myths of American History, "Colorful, entertaining, and profound. Ivan Eland shatters the grand illusion that great presidents are those who wage war or deprive people of their liberty, either here or abroad. This new 'gold standard' for measuring presidential performance will upend what we 'know' about 'great' presidents and will challenge your view of political history, one president at a time." --Jonathan Bean, professor of history, Southern Illinois University, "According to American historians, the best presidents get us into the biggest wars, impose the most interventionist economic policies, and trample civil liberties by expanding executive power beyond what the Constitution permits. Eland makes a novel proposal: Why not rank presidents according to the traditional American values of peace, prosperity, and liberty? Read this important new book and find out why John Tyler may be America's greatest president!" -Thomas DiLorenzo, professor of economics, Loyola College, Maryland, and author, Hamilton's Curse: How Jefferson's Archenemy Betrayed the American Revolution, "By focusing on peace, prosperity, and liberty, Recarving Rushmore moves us miles closer to a proper evaluation of America's presidents-especially those of the 20th century-than the hallowed (but misleading) Schlesinger poll of prominent historians. Eland makes an eloquent and persuasive case, for example, that Harding and Coolidge were better presidents than were FDR and LBJ." -Burton W. Folsom, Charles F. Kline Chair in History, Hillsdale College, and author, New Deal or Raw Deal? How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America, "Well-written and fascinating, Recarving Rushmore provides a long-overdue reassessment of the actual record of all U.S. presidents. Thanks to Ivan Eland's efforts, the traditional classroom narrative of our 'great presidents' and their glorious deeds lies in well-deserved ruin." --Thomas E. Woods, Jr., senior fellow, Ludwig von Mises Institute, and author, The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History and 33 Questions About American History You're Not Supposed to Ask, "Judging presidents by a deceptively simple metric-their impact on peace, prosperity, and liberty-leads Eland to reach radical conclusions about the rankings of presidents. Whether you agree that Coolidge was a good president and FDR a bad one, you'll never again glibly think that it is obvious which presidents are good or bad. It isn't-and Eland shows us why." -Richard Shenkman, editor, History News Network , and author, Cherished Myths of American History, "Colorful, entertaining, and profound. Ivan Eland shatters the grand illusion that great presidents are those who wage war or deprive people of their liberty, either here or abroad. This new 'gold standard' for measuring presidential performance will upend what we 'know' about 'great' presidents and will challenge your view of political history, one president at a time." -Jonathan Bean, professor of history, Southern Illinois University, "A much-needed corrective to the American history we are all taught in our schools. We are propagandized to adulate all American presidents regardless of what their record might have been. Dr. Eland has provided a far more accurate account of the actions of these men (and they are indeed men, not gods). Historians who are dedicated to the truth are indebted to him for his efforts." --Ronald Hamowy, professor emeritus of history, University of Alberta, "A 'very good' collection of concise assessments of each administration's domestic, defense, and foreign policies. This book is 'better' in terms of the analysis of each administration's role in an evolving process of shaping the legacy of prior administrations for their successors. And the book is 'best' in the ways it provides insights into how a libertarian perspective on these issues is meaningful for the broader policy debates. Hence this volume's focus concurrently warrants the praise: 'Very Good, Better, and Best.'" -Edward A. Olsen, emeritus professor, National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, "By focusing on peace, prosperity, and liberty, Recarving Rushmore moves us miles closer to a proper evaluation of America's presidents--especially those of the 20th century--than the hallowed (but misleading) Schlesinger poll of prominent historians. Eland makes an eloquent and persuasive case, for example, that Harding and Coolidge were better presidents than were FDR and LBJ." --Burton W. Folsom, Charles F. Kline Chair in History, Hillsdale College, and author, New Deal or Raw Deal? How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America, "According to American historians, the best presidents get us into the biggest wars, impose the most interventionist economic policies, and trample civil liberties by expanding executive power beyond what the Constitution permits. Eland makes a novel proposal: Why not rank presidents according to the traditional American values of peace, prosperity, and liberty? Read this important new book and find out why John Tyler may be America's greatest president!" --Thomas DiLorenzo, professor of economics, Loyola College, Maryland, and author, Hamilton's Curse: How Jefferson's Archenemy Betrayed the American Revolution, "A much-needed corrective to the American history we are all taught in our schools. We are propagandized to adulate all American presidents regardless of what their record might have been. Dr. Eland has provided a far more accurate account of the actions of these men (and they are indeed men, not gods). Historians who are dedicated to the truth are indebted to him for his efforts." -Ronald Hamowy, professor emeritus of history, University of Alberta, "Well-written and fascinating, Recarving Rushmore provides a long-overdue reassessment of the actual record of all U.S. presidents. Thanks to Ivan Eland's efforts, the traditional classroom narrative of our 'great presidents' and their glorious deeds lies in well-deserved ruin." -Thomas E. Woods, Jr., senior fellow, Ludwig von Mises Institute, and author, The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History and 33 Questions About American History You're Not Supposed to Ask, "While conventional accounts glorify the flagrant misdeeds of the 'Imperial Presidency,' this insightful and crucial book provides an inspiring vision for both conservatives and liberals on the crucial need to reign in White House power and restore peace, prosperity and liberty." -Ron Paul, U.S. Congressman, "A 'very good' collection of concise assessments of each administration's domestic, defense, and foreign policies. This book is 'better' in terms of the analysis of each administration's role in an evolving process of shaping the legacy of prior administrations for their successors. And the book is 'best' in the ways it provides insights into how a libertarian perspective on these issues is meaningful for the broader policy debates. Hence this volume's focus concurrently warrants the praise: 'Very Good, Better, and Best.'" --Edward A. Olsen, emeritus professor, National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal973.09/9
SynopsisEvaluating presidents on the merits of whether their policies promoted peace, prosperity, and liberty, this ranking system takes a distinctly new approach. Historians and scholars have long tended to give higher rankings to presidents who served during wartime, were well spoken, or exceeded in expanding the power of the executive office. However, this new examination cuts through these longstanding biases and political rhetoric to offer a new nonpartisan system of ranking that is based purely on how well each president's policies adhered with the founders' original intention of limiting federal power in all its aspects. As a result, the book provides an alternative history of the United States as seen through the founders' likely vision of subsequent presidential actions. These presidential rankings will surprise most and enlighten even acknowledged experts on the presidency., Who were the best and worst U.S. presidents? In the past when historians and scholars have rated the presidents, their evaluations often have been based on individual charisma, activism, and service during periods of crisis. Taking a distinctly new approach in Recarving Rushmore , Ivan Eland profiles each U.S. president from Washington to Obama on the merits of his policies and whether those strategies contributed to peace, prosperity, and liberty. This ranking system is based on how effective each president was in fulfilling his oath to uphold the Constitution. Contrary to the preferences of modern conservatives and liberals, this oath was intended to limit the role of the federal government. Readers will be intrigued to discover why, of the four men given exalted representations on Mount Rushmore, only Washington deserves the honor. They will learn why Teddy Roosevelt has been overrated; why Jefferson hypocritically violated his lofty rhetoric of liberty; and why Lincoln provoked a civil war that achieved far less than believed. Readers will uncover why some presidents are rated much higher than the conventional wisdom--for example, Warren Harding--and some rank much lower--for example, Harry Truman. As for more modern U.S. chief executives, Republicans will be astounded to learn that Nixon was the last liberal president and that Reagan wasn't all that conservative. Democrats will be amazed to learn that Clinton was in some respects more conservative than George W. Bush and why both Obama and Bush are ranked as bad. Readers will learn why the author goes against the grain and anoints Eisenhower and Carter as the two best modern presidents., Historians and scholars have long tended to give higher rankings to presidents who served during wartime, were well spoken, or exceeded in expanding the power of the executive office. This new examination cuts through these biases to offer a new non-partisan system of ranking that is based purely on how well each president's policies adhered with the founders' original intention of limiting federal power in all its aspects.
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