Tim Alberta Books

Tim Alberta is the chief political correspondent for Politico Magazine. Before that, he worked for the National Review and National Journal. His journalism has appeared in dozens of major publications, including Sports Illustrated and The Atlantic. He lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with his wife and three sons.

  1. 1American Carnage

    American Carnage

    Tim Alberta

    On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump

    3.9 (83 ratings)

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    What's American Carnage about?

    American Carnage (2019) details the ideological battle at the heart of the Republican Party over the last decade. From George Bush’s “compassionate conservatism” to the Tea Party’s right-wing fervor, Tim Alberta covers the ideological metamorphosis that led to Donald Trump’s presidency.

    Who should read American Carnage?

    • Anyone with an interest in American politics 
    • Budding Washington hacks
    • Those anxious about the rise of the far right
  2. 2The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory

    The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory

    Tim Alberta

    American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism

    4.0 (188 ratings)

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    What's The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory about?

    The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory (2023) is an expansive and critical portrait of evangelical Christians in post-Trump America. Penned by the son of a pastor, it tells the story of a religious movement that has subordinated its faith to worldly politics – and lost its way.

    Who should read The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory?

    • History buffs and politicos
    • Readers curious about evangelical politics
    • Those exploring the societal impact of faith