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    Summary: Rumsfeld: Review and Analysis of Andrew Cockburn's Book
    Summary: Rumsfeld: Review and Analysis of Andrew Cockburn's Book
    Summary: Rumsfeld: Review and Analysis of Andrew Cockburn's Book
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    Summary: Rumsfeld: Review and Analysis of Andrew Cockburn's Book

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    The must-read summary of Andrew Cockburn's book: "Rumsfeld: His Rise, Fall, and Catastrophic Legacy".

    This complete summary of "Rumsfeld" by Andrew Cockburn, a prominent journalist, provides an assessment of the life of Rumsfeld, the man who is partly responsible for the state of the US military in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In his book, the author presents the argument that Rumsfeld was driven by a need to dominate human encounters and was unable to accept responsibility for the errors in his judgment. This scathing piece of investigative journalism casts light on some of the damning mistakes made by this influential public figure.

    Added-value of this summary:
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    • Understand Rumsfeld's role in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
    • Expand your knowledge of American politics and foreign policy

    To learn more, read "Rumsfeld: His Rise, Fall, and Catastrophic Legacy" exposes the decisions made by Rumsfeld between 2001 and 2006 and the disaster he left behind as a result.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPolitical Book Summaries
    Release dateJan 30, 2017
    ISBN9782511001561
    Summary: Rumsfeld: Review and Analysis of Andrew Cockburn's Book

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      Book Abstract

      Donald Rumsfeld is widely viewed as the man who pushed the United States into the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Cockburn delves deep into Rumsfeld’s past through investigative journalism and interviews with Washington insiders to understand this calculating and adversarial man who has stopped at nothing to gain control and push his agenda.

      Rumsfeld’s aggressive ambition has long been matched by his inability to display genuine leadership or accept responsibility for egregious error. He has had a profound impact on the country and world, and will for many decades to come.

      About the Author

      Andrew Cockburn is a writer and speaker on

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