The Imperial Presidency by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Signed First Edition, First Printing. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1973. Hardcover. Octavo. Bound in gray cloth with red decorations and gilt lettering to the front cover and spine. Top edge painted red. Original dust jacket. Signed by the author on the front free-endpaper.

"The Imperial Presidency" is a book by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., a historian and political commentator, that critiques the growth of executive power in the United States during the 20th century. The book argues that the American presidency has become too powerful, and the president's role has expanded beyond the limits set by the Constitution. Schlesinger examines the growth of executive power through the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Lyndon B. Johnson, and argues that the presidency has become imperial in nature, with the president exercising powers that were not intended by the framers of the Constitution. The book is considered a classic study of the American presidency and remains relevant today, as it continues to shape discussions about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government.

Very good condition. Dust jacket has some light wear. Spine very slightly cocked. Pages clean and white. Tight binding.

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9.25 x 6.5 x 1.75 in