Political Resurrection in the Twentieth Century : The Fall and Rise of Political Leaders

Charles de Gaulle of France, Juan Perón of Argentina, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau of Canada all achieved the pinnacle of political power, fell from or relinquished power, and then, after a period in the political wilderness, regained their power. By placing greater emphasis than that customarily accorded by biographers on the interment that followed their fall and preceded their resurrection, Derfler describes what they did, the lessons they learned, and the mistakes made by their successors that facilitated their reentry. Front Matter....Pages i-x Front Matter....Pages 1-1 De Gaulle....Pages 3-8 De Gaulle....Pages 9-12 De Gaulle....Pages 13-46 De Gaulle....Pages 47-69 Front Matter....Pages 71-71 PerÓn....Pages 73-94 PerÓn....Pages 95-109 PerÓn....Pages 111-136 PerÓn....Pages 137-158 Front Matter....Pages 159-160 Trudeau....Pages 161-194 Trudeau....Pages 195-211 Trudeau....Pages 213-224 Trudeau....Pages 225-243 Conclusion....Pages 245-251 Back Matter....Pages 253-279 Charles de Gaulle of France, Juan Peron of Argentina, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau of Canada all achieved the pinnacle of political power, fell from or relinquished power, and then, after a period in the political wilderness, regained their power. Derfler explores the patterns in the lives of three twentieth-century heads of state who fell from power, then rose again: Charles de Gaulle, Juan Peron, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Preface Charles de Gaulle. "The crossing of the desert" Juan Peron. "We need to get the workers to come here, right away" Pierre Elliott Trudeau. "Reason above passion" Conclusion.