Harlow Giles Unger je uznávaný novinář, vysokoškolský pedagog a historik, jehož práce se vyznačuje hlubokým vhledem do americké historie. Jeho rozsáhlé zkušenosti v žurnalistice a akademické sféře mu umožňují přinášet čtenářům poutavé a informativní pohledy na minulost. Zaměřuje se na odhalování klíčových momentů a osobností, které formovaly Spojené státy, a jeho styl je charakterizován srozumitelností a precizností. Ungerův přístup k historii je obohacen o jeho odbornost v oblasti amerických dějin, což zaručuje autentičnost a hloubku jeho vyprávění.
On December 16, 1773, an estimated seven dozen men dumped roughly £10,000 worth of tea in Boston Harbor. This symbolic act unleashed a social, political, and economic firestorm throughout the colonies. Combining stellar scholarship with action-packed history, American Tempest reveals the truth behind the legendary event and examines its lasting consequence--the birth of an independent America.
Set against the backdrop of 1793 Charleston, the narrative revolves around Edmond-Charles Genêt, the first French ambassador to the U.S., who arrives with a dual mission. While he is celebrated publicly, he secretly aims to undermine George Washington's government by identifying a traitor within the administration. "The Genêt Affair" unveils a captivating blend of espionage, political intrigue, and romance, highlighting a pivotal moment in American history through the lens of a master spy's covert operations, as crafted by best-selling author Harlow Giles Unger.
The book delves into a pivotal moment in American history where a secret agreement between two politicians resulted in a stolen presidential election, undermining the democratic process. It reveals how this "Corrupt Bargain" not only influenced the outcome of the election but also set a precedent that allowed future presidents to ascend to power with a minority of votes. Through a compelling narrative, the author explores themes of political manipulation, intrigue, and the ongoing implications for American democracy, raising questions about the potential for history to repeat itself.