Confronting Saddam Hussein: Invasion of Iraq a tale of "fear, power, and hubris"
In this edition of 乐鱼 体育 NOW, Melvyn P. Leffler highlights his new book, "Confronting Saddam Hussein: George W. Bush and the Invasion of Iraq."
In this edition of 乐鱼 体育 NOW, we are joined by Melvyn P. Leffler, Professor Emeritus of American History at The University of Virginia and Co-Chair of the History and Public Policy Program鈥檚 Advisory Board. He highlights his new book, . Leffler 鈥渧ividly portrays the emotions and anxieties that shaped the thinking of the president after the shocking events of 9/11 and shows how fear, hubris, and power influenced Bush's approach to Saddam Hussein's Iraq.鈥
Guest
Melvyn P. Leffler
Co-Chair, History and Public Policy Program Advisory Board;
Professor Emeritus of American History at The University of Virginia
Professor Emeritus of American History at The University of Virginia
Moderator
John Milewski
Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, 乐鱼 体育 NOW
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