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"This is a book that will make you more versed in political theory and political practice. As the political climate is constantly changing, the author, a politician who has worked in Washington, D.C., explores how the American Republic can save American Democracy, in particular from creeping authoritarianism. He examines the basic tenets of republicanism as laid out by America's Founders-popular sovereignty, a sense of the common good, resistance to corruption, and civic virtue-then goes on to analyze how each of these can be used to restore American democracy and its ideals. The book is full of valuable thought and insight from a seasoned politician and public servant, and will galvanize readers to work together toward a brighter future"--

For almost four decades, from his role in the 1972 George McGovern campaign to his years as a visionary senator, from his leadership on national security issues before and after 9/11 to his role in international environmental issues, Gary Hart has been one of America's great public servants. Through times of triumph and disappointment, Hart's dedication to the ideals of the founding fathers, particularly Thomas Jefferson, and his devotion to the American Republic never wavered. In this insightful, humble, and often humorous account of his political and public life, Hart shares the lessons he h

Under the Eagle's Wing provides a sound national security strategy for the new century. Speaking from experience-the former senator was part of the commission that predicted the events of 9/11-Gary Hart makes a compelling plea for the United States and other nations to find strength through a united approach

Hart outlines, in clear, simple prose, the fundamental changes with which America must grapple when confronting a terrorist threat that has no state and no geographic homebase and thus offers no genuine target for the world's largest and most sophisticated military force.

Today, even as it asserts itself globally, America lacks a grand strategy to replace the Cold War's 'containment of communism'. In this volume, Gary Hart, until recently co-chair of the US Commission on National Security in the 21st Century, outlines a new principled approach, based on the power of American ideals, its 'fourth power'.

Bringing to light a long-neglected aspect of Thomas Jefferson's political philosophy - the "ward republic"--Gary Hart here offers a blueprint for republican restoration in which every US citizen can participate democratically in the governing of his or her own life