Allen Barra on Cornelius Vanderbilt

BLANK May 22, 2009 A new and outrageously entertaining biography of America's first tycoon by T.J. Stiles, one of our best younger historians, sheds new light on the monumental life of what Stiles rightly calls "an instinctive predator" and his mixed and enduring legacy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

First Look at ‘W’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2008 The first teaser for Oliver Stone's new biopic has landed. The clip features George W. Bush as a young, drunk screw-up who goes from fighting with Dad and crashing a car to stretching out in the Oval Office. Video fixed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Carla Kaplan on ‘The Mitfords’

Carla Kaplan / Truthdig Dec 28, 2007 A new collection of letters between the fascinating Mitford sisters offers unparalleled insight into one of the 20th century's most famous families. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Bush’s ‘Compulsive Optimism’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2007 Since its early days in 2001, the Bush White House has kept the press at arm's length, but for his new biography of George W. Bush, "Dead Certain," GQ's Robert Draper managed to catch a close enough glimpse of the president to confirm that his enduring "obstinate" qualities have impacted the course of world events. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Can’t Remember Why He Blew It

Staff / Truthdig Sep 4, 2007 The disbanding of the Iraqi army shortly after the U.S. began its occupation is widely considered one of the biggest blunders of the war. So why did the administration make such a disastrous decision? Don't ask President Bush: He can't remember. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The New Clinton Books

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Marie Cocco: Colin Powell’s Complicity

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Oct 19, 2006 A new biography makes you long for an act of conscience that is so out of style it seems quaint: the principled resignation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cheney Lap Dog to Pen Official Bio

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2006 The vice president has reportedly tapped Weekly Standard reporter Stephen Hayes to write Cheney's official biography. Hayes is the guy Cheney used to peddle his myths about the connection between Iraq and 9/11. (h/t: HuffPo) Surprise, surprise. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )