An interesting portrait of an important American politician and statesman. Nichter offers an interesting, well-written and detailed account of Lodge's life and impressive career. In light of contemporary politics, it was a welcome read, given Lodge's tendency to "put duty over partisanship", to think of what was best for the country rather than his own political ambitions.

Recommended.

Thoroughly researched, comprehensive and detailed biography of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. Clearly and accessibly written, and given that political biographies can be a bit dull for the uninitiated, this one was entertaining and did a good job in bringing out the personality of the subject. I learnt a lot from the book, not just about Lodge himself but also about American politics and history in general. A book for academics, historians and specialists but also for the general reader.