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Coup d'etat: It can't happen here . . . or can it?,
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This review is from: Seven Days in May (Hardcover)
A coup d'etat in the United States? A visionary pacifist President gets a disarmament treaty ratified, over the military's opposition, and is about to begin implementing it despite widespread public apprehension and disapproval. Some top military and congressional leaders, led by the charismatic general who chairs the Joint Chiefs of Staff, join forces in taking advantage of the President's political weakness--but what are they planning, and how far will they go? The general's aide begins connecting certain ominous clues, suspects the worst, and shares his fears with the President. Then the battle is joined: the President and a small inner circle must not only figure out whether there is a conspiracy but, if there is one, must neutralize it--all before a blow that might fall at any time, all without provoking the conspirators into premature action, and all without falling prey to a paranoia that will itself furnish the pretext for bringing down the President even if there never was any conspiracy.The writing is tight and dramatic. "Seven Days in May" was adapted to the big screen in a 1964 film starring Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster, and again thirty years later in a 1994 made-for-television movie starring Forrest Tucker. Both versions do justice to the novel. If you enjoy "Seven Days in May," you may also enjoy "Night of Camp David," also by Fletcher Knebel. "Night of Camp David" largely follows the same formula as "Seven Days in May," but the issue is presidential incapacity rather than a coup d'etat.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A Very American Coup,
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This review is from: Seven Days in May (Mass Market Paperback)
At the height of the Cold War, an American President more concerned with conscience than popularity, negotiates a disarmament treaty with the Soviet Union. His approval rating plummets. But what is worse, his actions convince the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Air Force General James Mattoon Scott, that the President has become a danger to national security and must be stopped. Marine Col. "Jiggs" Casey, Director of the Joint Chiefs, discovers the plot, and it is up to him and a handful of others to prevent the unthinkable: a military coup to overthrow the US Government. This book is magnificently written and -- as evidenced by its second screen adaptation in 1994 -- is just as relevant today as it was 34 years ago. A cautionary tale for anyone who assumes American democracy immune to palace revolution.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Intense, powerful, and a ripping good read! A true classic!,
By Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Seven Days in May (Hardcover)
"Seven Days in May" is an authentic classic political thriller of the first rank. Authors Baily and Knebel present a scenario in which an unpopular President is targeted by America's top military brass for an actual military takeover of the government. The story is complex, but vividly presented with an authenticity that is both disturbing and plausible. The reader is brought to understand that it could happen here, and the story suggests how such a scenario could come about in these United States.The novel is well-written and fast-paced, never drags, and absolutely holds the reader's interest throughout. The amazing thing about the story is that every bit of it hangs together without straining the reader's sense of credulity. The novel features excellent writing, and the authors weave the plot together towards a conclusion that is startling and believable (no spoiler here). This was a big budget movie in the 1960s featuring Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster (available on DVD) and I would very much like to see a reprint of the novel become available, as my often-read paperback copy has long since fallen to pieces from frequent readings.
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