Knihobot

Alan Brinkley

    2. červen 1949 – 16. červen 2019

    Tento autor se zabývá politickou historií a jeho díla nabízejí hluboký vhled do historických událostí. Jeho psaní je známé svou důkladností a analytickým přístupem. Skrze své texty zkoumá složité vztahy mezi mocí, politikou a společností. Jeho práce jsou cenným zdrojem pro pochopení minulosti.

    American History
    Napa at Last Light
    The American Presidency
    The American Journey
    Study Guide with Map Exercises to Accompany American History: A Survey, Volume 1
    The Unfinished Nation, Volume 2 with Connect Plus Access Code: A Concise History of the American People
    • The American Journey

      • 933 stránek
      • 33 hodin čtení
      3,0(1)Ohodnotit

      American history is people, events, places, documents, art, inventions, literature. In other words - American history is everything about the adventures of all Americans - past and present.... [This book] helps you learn about your nation's past by organizing its history around 10 themes. [These] themes help you understand events in the past and how they affect you today. -p. xvi.

      The American Journey
    • The American Presidency

      • 572 stránek
      • 21 hodin čtení
      4,1(62)Ohodnotit

      An incisive and accessible reference on the American presidency, with essays by esteemed historians.An indispensable resource for the curious reader and the serious historian alike, The American Presidency sheds light on the hubris, struggles, and brilliance of our nation's leaders. Coupling vivid writing with unparalleled scholarship, these insightful essays from well-known historians cover every presidency from the first through the forty-third.

      The American Presidency
    • American History

      • 608 stránek
      • 22 hodin čtení
      3,0(2)Ohodnotit

      This survey aims to balance social and cultural with the political and diplomatic history. It aims to help instructor to organize his or her course in many different ways confident that the text will support both the topics discussed in class and provide students with the ideal book for self-study.

      American History
    • Accepting a position as a healer on an alien world, the last thing Ilexa Dhakir expects is her brothers friend acting as babysitter. Living with his tribe, she discovers the simplest acts have massive cultural repercussions. As her feelings for him deepen, she discovers others are willing to take deadly measures to drive them apart.

      The Unfinished Nation. A Concise History of the American People. Volume II: From 1865
    • John F. Kennedy

      • 222 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      3,8(188)Ohodnotit

      The narrative explores the vibrant presidency of a young leader who infused the White House with energy and style. It delves into his handling of significant Cold War challenges while simultaneously addressing urgent social reform movements within the United States. The book highlights the complexities of his administration, balancing international tensions with domestic aspirations for change.

      John F. Kennedy