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No one has better covered the momentous events of 2001-2005 more intently than syndicated columnist Llewellyn King. As White House correspondent, broadcaster, and leading journalist for more than three decades, King has delighted and informed millions in America and world-wide. This enlightening and entertaining collection of his columns and commentaries is a detailed, shrewd, and informed account of the times we have so recently lived through. With King's distinctive voice and delightful eye for the absurd, Washington and the World is a fascinating, insightful, and informative read.

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Llewellyn King is a writer of graceful style, sparkling wit, and a contrarian viewpoint that combines the skepticism of the realist with the hope of the dreamer .He has been called 'the Mozart of prose' but, fortunately, he is well on his way to surpassing the longevity of Voltaire.--John E. Peterson

At a time when too many pundits see their role solely as promoting themselves, it is always refreshing to read the columns of Llewellyn King. Here is a journalist who understands that his job is to, first and foremost, inform the public... -- James Hill, Managing Editor, The Washington Post Writers Group Llewellyn King...is...a pungent analyst of the broad swirls and fine points of Washington life. As a journalist, he is surefooted, bold, wise, and witty...all [of which is]...on display in these lively essays. -- Robert W. Merry, President & Editor-in-Chief of Congressional Quarterly and author of Sands of Empire Llewellyn King is a writer of graceful style, sparkling wit, and a contrarian viewpoint that combines the skepticism of the realist with the hope of the dreamer...He has been called 'the Mozart of prose' but, fortunately, he is well on his way to surpassing the longevity of Voltaire. -- John E. Peterson, columnist and retired Washington correspondent of The Detroit News Veteran newsman and media entrepreneur Llewellyn King is a Washington institution, a figure of real authority and wisdom who provides a much-needed anchor to the contrary winds of media fashion and fleeting attention spans. -- Martin Walker, Editor, United Press International and author of America Reborn: A Twentieth-Century Narrative in Twenty-Six Lives

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Llewellyn King is a Washington-based essayist and syndicated columnist who has won numerous awards for his informed, graceful writing on national and international affairs. He has written for publications such as TIME and the Washington Post; is the host of the nationally televised public television talk show, White House Chronicle ; and has broadcast for the BBC and NPR.

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