The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry

Tevi Troy
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The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry

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"Crisp and engaging…Rarely have current events illustrated a book's theme so nicely."--The Wall Street Journal

"Excellent...a timely reminder for bosses of their complex history with America’s commanders-in-chief."--The Economist

"[A] book about the character of executive power, both public and private. It is particularly and peculiarly in their interactions with each other that our most powerful public executive and our most powerful private executives show the reach and the limits of the powers they have. This book explores that nexus in an absolutely fascinating way. It’s filled with rich anecdotes and analysis, and it weaves them all together compellingly."--National Review

“A perfect read for the current Trump moment.”--The Jerusalem Post

“This intricate dance between business and politics forms the unifying thread of The Power and the Money, presidential historian Tevi Troy’s meticulously researched and vividly drawn history of the relationship between the White House and American industry. The Power and the Money is...chock-full of revealing and amusing anecdotes."--Commentary.org

"The Power and the Money promises to become only more essential reading in the years ahead.  For politicos and entrepreneurs alike, Troy’s meticulously researched case studies and careful analytical assessments will be eye-opening and thought-provoking."--The Dispatch

“In his illuminating recent book Tevi Troy notes that, until only recently, tech entrepreneurs had tended to disdain politics. But a rising tide of regulation finally forced them out of their cubicles and into the top ranks of big party donors. Political debates about antitrust, consumer protection, and the regulation of content had become too important and consequential to ignore.”--Quillette.com

"The Power and the Money invites readers to 'follow the money' on a fascinating journey through a century and a half of American history. Filled with larger-than-life personalities, startling vignettes, and brilliant insights, Tevi Troy's tour de force demonstrates that politics and business can make not only strange bedfellows and marriages of convenience but also, occasionally, relationships built on mutual respect."--Christopher Cox, former SEC Chair and author of Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn

”For 150 years, ever since the United States became an industrial power, its elected presidents have alternately battled or begged assistance of moguls and entrepreneurs who have become unofficial collaborators in managing the economy. From Rockefeller and Morgan to Zuckerberg and Musk, Tevi Troy introduces a Hollywood-worthy cast of power players, all part of a historical rethink as ambitious as it is original.”--Richard Norton Smith, presidential historian and author of many books, including  An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford

"I had the pleasure of working with Tevi Troy and have seen firsthand his deep knowledge of the inner workings of government. In The Power and the Money, Tevi combines his expertise in government with his training as a historian — from the University of Texas, of course — to provide readers with a terrific glimpse into our nation's success. He shows how the relationship between presidents and CEOs has shaped and continues to shape our nation even today. Tevi does this all with fascinating stories and great insights. The Power and the Money is an impressive achievement, and a must read."--Margaret Spellings, former Secretary of Education and President, Bipartisan Policy Center

"Government. Business. Two independent entities? In his insightful book, Dr. Tevi Troy compellingly argues that these two spheres are not only interconnected but have also profoundly shaped the United States together. Those connections have steadily strengthened while also becoming increasingly intricate. If you seek to grasp the nuances of those dynamics and the pivotal figures who have molded them, The Power and the Money is an indispensable primer."--Dr. Noam Wasserman, Dean, Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business  and bestselling author of The Founder's Dilemmas and Life Is a Startup

  • Published date: Oct 27, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 368
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781510787827
  • Dimensions: 6.0" W x 1.0" L x 9.0" H
TEVI TROY, PhD, is the creator and founder of “1600 Lessons: Leadership Lessons from our Nations’ Chief Executives,” a high-level leadership training course based on his extensive knowledge of the presidency. A best-selling presidential historian and former White House aide and Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Troy is a senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a Senior Scholar at Yeshiva University’s Straus Center. This is his fifth book on the presidency. Dr. Troy and his wife, Kami, live in Maryland and have four children.

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