(SIGNED) Kings of the Hill: Power and Personality in the House of Representatives

Kings of the Hill: Power and Personality in the House of Representativesby Richard Cheney & Lynne Cheney

Hardcover Cloth 226 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1983. Attractive blue boards and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few stains, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.

Inscribed by Dick Cheney on front endpapers with date 11/28/83.

Profiles eight men who dominated Capitol Hill during their respective tenures in the House of Representatives. A candid and insightful exploration of the inner workings and power dynamics of the United States Congress. Drawing on his extensive experience as a former Congressman and Vice President, Cheney provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies, personalities, and challenges involved in navigating the legislative process on Capitol Hill.

With a blend of personal anecdotes, historical analysis, and political commentary, Cheney sheds light on the intricate relationships between lawmakers, lobbyists, and constituents, offering valuable perspectives on the complexities of American governance and the pursuit of political influence.

Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States (2001-2009), under George W. Bush.

Cheney was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, but was primarily raised in Sumner, Nebraska and Casper, Wyoming. He began his political career as an intern for Congressman William A. Steiger, eventually working his way into the White House during the Nixon and Ford administrations, where he served the latter as White House Chief of Staff. In 1978, Cheney was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming; he was reelected five times, eventually becoming House Minority Whip. Cheney was selected to be the Secretary of Defense during the presidency of George H. W. Bush, holding the position for the majority of Bush's term.