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Comments: New and updated in paperback-the remarkable history of American presidential executive power from one of todays most famous legal scholars. an eloquent, fact-laden history of audacious power grabs by American presidents going back to George Washington. -New York Times MagazineHowever bitter, complex, and urgent todays controversies over executive power may be, John Yoo reminds us that they are nothing new. In Crisis and Command, Yoo explores a factor too little consulted in current debates: the past. Through shrewd and lucid analysis, he shows how the bold decisions made by Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and FDR changed more than just history-they transformed the role of the American president. The paperback edition of Crisis and Command features a new preface and epilogue by the author, giving the most up-to-the-minute insight into the ongoing national debate over presidential power. Written in clear, accessible prose, Crisis and Command maintains a manageable scope by focusing on the strongest and most relevant examples throughout history, from George Washington to Barack Obama. New
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