Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani And 9/11 - Rilegato

Barrett, Wayne; Collins, Dan

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ISBN 10: 0060536608 ISBN 13: 9780060536602

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2006

Riassunto

A pair of investigative journalists challenges beliefs about Giuliani's leadership during the events of September 11, arguing that the attacks enabled the mayor to reinvent his public image and followed two terms during which Giuliani failed to promote security interests. 50,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“A revisionist, critical look at the actions and policies of the former New York mayor and potential presidential candidate.” (USA Today)

“Barrett and Collins leave no stone unturned to prove their thesis.” (Washington Post Book World)

“...exhaustively researched and unsentimental peek behind the mythology...” (Daily News)

“...a dissection of what happened on 9/11, often with years of history woven in.” (Daily News)

“Barrett and Collins have asked some hard questions. Will other reporters follow their lead?” (The Huffington Post)

“... punctures a hole in the myth of Giuliani as a praiseworthy terroism czar who prepared his city for tragedy....” (Los Angeles Times)

“Things haven’t been as good for Rudy Giuliani since [9/11]. And this book won’t make it any better.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred))

“...highly critical but rational and documented study of Giuliani’s mayoralty of New York City in relation to 9/11.” (Library Journal)

“Grand Illusion will forever alter how the world sees Rudy Giuliani’s place in America’s deadliest terror attacks.” (Newsday)

“...exposes deep flaws in the mayor’s management leading up to that day...flaws that warrant scrutiny....” (Newsday)

L'autore:

Wayne Barrett is a senior editor at the Village Voice and the author of the bestselling City for Sale.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060536608
• ISBN 13: 9780060536602
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 390