Drawing upon first-hand sources and never-before-opened archives, historian Robert Dallek provides a revealing portrait of John F. Kennedy, which should alter the way we think about his life, his presidency and his legacy.
Richard Avedons photographs of John and Jacqueline Kennedy and their two children combine politics, style, public interest and photographic history to provide a compelling glimpse of two icons of American life. This title critically examines the work of one of the finest photographers of the 20th century.
Probes the lives and times of two leaders whose partnership dominated the world stage and changed the course of history. Tapping into a wealth of documents and tapes, this book uncovers details about Nixon and Kissinger's personal relationship and the extent to which they struggled to outdo each other in the reach for foreign policy achievements.
Robert Dallek's brilliant two-volume biography of Lyndon Johnson has received an avalanche of praise. Now Dallek has condensed his two- volume masterpiece into what is surely the finest one-volume biography of Johnson available.
The final volume of Robert Dallek's biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. It takes the reader through Johnson's tumultuous years in the White House, his unprecedented accomplishments there, and the tragic war that would be his downfall. Johnson emerges as a man riddled with contradictions.
John F Kennedy in His Own Words. This MediaFusion book dramatically evokes the 25 or so major events of Kennedy's presidency so that we can relive them. It brings together his memorable words on a FREE audio CD of 25 of his most famous speeches, debates, and press conferences, and a wealth of black and white photography. Companion text by two prominent journalists explains and enriches the ...
This is the first volume of a biographical study of Lyndon Johnson's place in American society. It traces his political career from the House of Representatives to the Senate, from his role as Majority Leader during the Eisenhower presidency, to his nomination for Vice President in 1960.
Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were two contradictory world leaders in the second half of 20th century. Both were self-made men, brimming with ambition, and often ruthless in pursuit of their goals. This book provides a portrait and an understanding of the power and sway these two men held in affecting world history.
John F Kennedy in His Own Words. This MediaFusion book dramatically evokes the 25 or so major events of Kennedy's presidency so that we can relive them. It brings together his memorable words on a FREE audio CD of 25 of his most famous speeches, debates, and press conferences, and a wealth of black and white photography. Companion text by two prominent journalists explains and enriches the ...