Research Catalog

Title

The gentleman from Georgia : the biography of Newt Gingrich / by Mel Steely.

Author

Steely, Mel.

Publication

Macon, Ga. : Mercer University Press, 2000.

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Description

431 p., [30] p. of plates : ill., ports.; 25 cm.

Summary

• "This book gives the reader an intimate view of Newt Gingrich from the perspective of a former colleague, close friend, and member of Gingrich's staff. This insider's view shows Gingrich as an ambitious person, from his childhood to his climb to power, from early involvement in politics to the pinnacle of success as Speaker of the House, and finally his fall from grace in the aftermath of the 1998 general election."
• "Along the way, the story of Gingrich's personal and political problems and triumphs is revealed, from his controversial first divorce and scandalous ethics problems and his early campaign losses. We also see his rise to national prominence and influence, the development of "Newt, Inc." and his involvement in the "necessary revolution." Finally, by detailing Gingrich's life experiences from childhood to adulthood the nature and development of his conservatism is examined."--Jacket.

Subject

• Gingrich, Newt
• United States. House > Speaker > Biography
• United States. House > Speakers > Biography
• Legislators > United States > Biography

Genre/Form

Biographies

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Preparation -- Apprenticeship -- Building a case -- Second try -- Yes, Newt!!! -- The new representative -- Back home in Georgia -- Reagan and reapportionment -- Dreaming heroic dreams -- Ambition and arrogance -- In the leadership -- The best of times -- Unraveling -- The frustrating 105th congress -- Conclusion: looking into the future.

ISBN

0865546711 (alk. paper)

LCCN

^^^99052465^

OCLC

• 42652724
• SCSB-9957651

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library