Thirteen Cracks

Allan J. Lichtman is Distinguished Professor of History at American University and the author of many acclaimed books on U.S. political history, including White Protestant Nation: The Rise of the American Conservative Movement, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, FDR and the Jews (with Richard Breitman), and The Case for Impeachment. He is regularly sought out by the media for his authoritative views on voting and elections. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

• ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Doing Whatever I Want: Controlling Autocracy Chapter 2: Congress Be Damned: Restoring AccountabilityChapter 3. Russia is Listening: Defending America’s SovereigntyChapter 4. A Presidency Built On Lies: Reclaiming TruthChapter 5. Corrupt Justice: Redeeming Law Enforcement Chapter 6. Enemies of the People: Protecting a Free PressChapter 7. Profits Above Patriotism: Policing Conflicts of InterestChapter 8. Political Cleansing: Stopping Favoritism, Cronyism and NepotismChapter 9. Governing in the Dark: Expanding TransparencyChapter 10. A Militarized Nation: Separating The Military From PoliticsChapter 11. Voter Suppression: Restoring the FranchiseChapter 12: Post-Election Obstruction: Reforming Presidential TransitionsChapter 13. Rigged if I Lose, Fair if I Win: Protecting Election ResultsChapter 14: Conclusion: Promoting Civic Virtue and Healing a Divided America

In his sobering and deeply researched new book… renowned historian Professor Allan J. Lichtman recounts how Trump exploited the most vulnerable weaknesses of our democracy. As he details Trump’s many abuses, he also provides detailed historical context on challenges to democracy from other American leaders. Professor Lichtman shares his profound concern for the fate of our democracy.