Citizen Hughes: In His Own Words - How Howard Hughes Tried To Buy America

Citizen Hughes: In His Own Words - How Howard Hughes Tried To Buy America

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Author: Michael Drosnin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1985

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This book presents a compelling account of the enigmatic billionaire Howard Hughes, chronicling his audacious attempts to exert control over American institutions. This investigative work uncovers the intricate web of his political machinations and financial dealings, illustrating the extraordinary lengths to which he went to shape the nation according to his will. The narrative, enriched by Hughes's own statements, details a fascinating and often disturbing chapter in American history, revealing the immense power wielded by one of the 20th century's most reclusive figures. It argues for a re-evaluation of the era, exposing the vulnerabilities within the political and economic landscape that Hughes sought to exploit.

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Description

Author: Michael Drosnin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1985

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This book presents a compelling account of the enigmatic billionaire Howard Hughes, chronicling his audacious attempts to exert control over American institutions. This investigative work uncovers the intricate web of his political machinations and financial dealings, illustrating the extraordinary lengths to which he went to shape the nation according to his will. The narrative, enriched by Hughes's own statements, details a fascinating and often disturbing chapter in American history, revealing the immense power wielded by one of the 20th century's most reclusive figures. It argues for a re-evaluation of the era, exposing the vulnerabilities within the political and economic landscape that Hughes sought to exploit.