BOOK BRIEF

American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump

Tim Alberta
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American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Tim Alberta

American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

688

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

US History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump by Tim Alberta examines the internal struggles within the Republican Party leading up to Donald Trump's presidency. The book provides insights into the dynamics and key figures that influenced the party's transformation during this turbulent period in American politics.

Informative

Mysterious

Challenging

Dark

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

4,761 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

American Carnage by Tim Alberta is praised for its comprehensive and engaging narrative of the GOP's evolution. Critics commend the in-depth reporting and insights into political figures. Some note it leans heavily on insider perspectives, which may limit outside views. The book is seen as essential reading for understanding contemporary politics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump?

Readers interested in political journalism, U.S. politics, and GOP dynamics would enjoy American Carnage. Fans of Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward and Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff would find it compelling for its insider views on the Republican Party and Trump’s rise (Alberta).

4.3

4,761 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

688

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

US History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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