Bibliography of George W. Bush

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This bibliography of George W. Bush is a list of published works, both books and films, about George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States.

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Books written by Bush

Books written about Bush

Historiography

Books about the 2000 election

Books about the 2004 election

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References

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