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Every Man a King: A Short, Colorful History of American Populists Hardcover – Illustrated, September 11, 2018

by Chris Stirewalt (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 129 ratings
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From Fox News' politics editor Chris Stirewalt -- a fun and lively account of America's populist tradition, from Andrew Jackson and Teddy Roosevelt, to Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and Donald Trump.

Whatever the ideological fad of the moment, American populism has always been home to a fascinating assortment of charismatic leaders, characters, kooks, cranks, and sometimes charlatans who have - with widely varying degrees of success - led the charge of ordinary folks who have gotten wise to the ways of the swamp. This attitude of skeptical resentment also makes populism a fertile field for the work of conspiracy theorists and other enthusiastic apostates from civic convention. After all, if the people in power are found to be rigging one part of the system, why not the rest? Every Man a King tells the stories of America's populist leaders, from an elderly Andrew Jackson brutally caning his would-be-assassin, to William Jennings Bryan's pre-speech routine that combined equally prodigious quantities of prayer and food, to Ross Perot's military-style campaign that made even volunteers wear badges with stars to show rank. It is a rollicking history of an American attitude that has shaped not only our current moment, but also the long struggle over who gets to define the truths we hold to be self evident.
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"President Trump likes to say that America has 'never seen' a movement like his before. This is both true and false. America has seen and been transformed by many populist movements almost since its founding. But each one is distinct, because each one arises from its own unique moment in history. In easily-and enjoyably!-digestible bites Chris Stirewalt gives us a wonderful tasting menu of American populism from Andrew Jackson to Ross Perot, illuminating the differences and commonalities along the way. Every Man a King is a great introduction to one of the most under-appreciated and
relevant issues of our day."―Jonah Goldberg, bestselling author of Suicide of the West

"A wonderfully absorbing and informative book, stylishly written and full of fact and humor. I had great fun reading it, and so will you."―Brit Hume, Fox News senior political analyst

"Chris Stirewalt believes history should be told as a story-and I'll tell you what, he sure can write one. Every Man a King is a gallop through America's populist history that helps everything make a lot more sense. Chris has a wonderful way with words. It is a pleasure to read and to learn from him. I recommend his debut book highly and can't wait to discuss it with his many fans."
―Dana Perino, bestselling author of And The Good News Is... and host of The Daily Briefing

"Chris Stirewalt is the best pundit in America. Period. Now he's written his first book, and it's even better, smarter, and funnier than his TV appearances. Turns out he's a helluva writer, too. Who knew?"

―Bill Sammon, managing editor, Fox News Washington Bureau

"Populists can be destabilizers who threaten order and tap into dark impulses. They can also be a ton of fun. Add all of it together and you get Chris Stirewalt's Every Man A King, a clear-eyed survey of this uniquely American species that is also one exhilarating romp of a read."―Steve Kornacki, NBC and MSNBC News, author of The Red and The Blue

"Fast-paced and engaging."―Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Chris Stirewalt joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in July of 2010 and serves as politics editor based in Washington, D.C. Stirewalt authors the daily Fox News Halftime Report political news note and co-hosts the hit podcast, Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What. He is also the host of Power Play, a feature video series on FoxNews.com.

Additionally, Stirewalt makes frequent appearances on network programs, including America's Newsroom, Special Report with Bret Baier, and Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Twelve; Illustrated edition (September 11, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538729768
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538729762
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 0.88 x 9.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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A great side road through the sideshow that we call American political history. Wonderfully written. I am looking forward to Mr Stirewalt's next book.
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Vineyard Boomer
5.0 out of 5 stars Populists are not new to the American political landscape
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
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Yes, this is a short and very colorful view of populists that have shaped America. They would not have succeeded in a vacuum of course, but Chris Stirewalt frames the American political landscape of the times in such a way that make it very understandable to see how and why these populists grew in prominence. For those of us who did not support the 45th president, it is a sobering analysis. A great read!
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J-Dubb
4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read, Very Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
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Chris has a very folksy conversational manner of writing. "Every Man" has the swift cadence of one of his pod casts and is very entertaining. His dry sense of humor is evident throughout the pages of his book and it is doesn't take long for you to glean the fact that Chris doesn't really like populists and their movements but he understands that they are a result of deficiencies caused by the establishment parties of the government.

Chris asks some very provocative questions like, "Who will be the Andrew Jackson of Hispanic America?" assuming that the large influx of a particular culture may result in a Hispanic populist movement at some point in the future. He presents the subjects of each chapter in an honest and forthcoming narrative. Some are basically snake oil salesman, out-and-out bigots, smooth talkers (dare we say charlatans) and just plain hard chargers.

Most would agree that the ascendancy of Donald Trump was a populist hay-maker to jaw of the Washington establishment/elite but Trump is not a major subject of this work and is only mentioned a few times in passing. The Trump chapter will perhaps be added to a future edition when the dust has settled and the Tweets subside.

Finally Chris' conclusion is a love letter to Abraham Lincoln that would make Thomas DiLorenzo throw up a little in his mouth. It is very obvious that Chris is a big fan of the rail-splitter and will give him an "Ends justify the means" benefit of the doubt in all matters.

Although I found it very entertaining and well delivered, I gave the book just 4 stars because there are no annotations indicating sources for some of the assertions made. I trust that Chris is making honest statements regarding the material but without footnotes, some of his key points and observations appear to be more anecdotal than fact based. My opinion is that great books on history are highly annotated.
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Matt Lowry
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that puts today’s politics in context!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2021
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This book is more timely than ever. It’s very worth a read and will make you much more optimistic about the future as Chris explains in a very readable way the ebb and flow of US populism. An educational and entertaining book, highly recommended!
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Gentser1A
5.0 out of 5 stars Mavericks
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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This really is a fascinating narrative of independent mavericks in American political history. I remember H Ross Perot. He was his own man in every way and the author captures that. Really enjoyed the book.
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Candace
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
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I had heard about this book from the Perino and Stirewalt I'll Tell You What podcast. A well written and informative book for fans of History that want to learn more. Couldn't put it down and great for young and grown adults. Definitely recommend.
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DS
3.0 out of 5 stars GLIB
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
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A very light, glib and quick review of people who have pierced the headlines of popularity in different times. Yet the "take'" is so glib and superficial that the read is unrewarding and somewhat meaningless.
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IronmanA
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting history of populism, but facetious, pejorative narrative.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018
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I did enjoy the book, but would have appreciated a more thoughtful appraisal of the movement. Chris could do better.
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thomas m wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
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Just buy it. You'll enjoy it.
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M Clark
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully readable survey of the key populists in US history
Reviewed in Germany on January 23, 2019
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This is a wonderfully readable history of the key populists in American history. The big promises a short history and delivers exactly that. By providing short descriptions, it helps the reader understand each of the populists better than much longer descriptions. For example, I found the explanations of William Jennings Bryan and Huey Long better than anything I had read previously.

The book is worth reading today since it shows how much Trump has in common with earlier populists. In fact, Trump often seems to be just an echo of Pat Buchannan and Ross Perot.
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