Kings of the Hill How Nine Powerful Men Changed the Course of American History

Since the early days of our country, leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have exerted tremendous force and influence on government policy and consequently on both domestic and world affairs. Now, two prominent public figures -- Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney, his wife -- profile nine of America¹s most provocative, colorful, and controversial congressional leaders: Henry Clay, James Polk, Thaddeus Stevens, James Blaine, Thomas Reed, Joe Cannon, Nicholas Longworth, Sam Rayburn, and Newt Gingrich. Presents a telling chronicle of how power in the House affects not only congressional politics, but the nation as a whole. Black and white photos.Cheney, Richard B. is the author of 'Kings of the Hill How Nine Powerful Men Changed the Course of American History' with ISBN 9780756758646 and ISBN 0756758645.