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Temné stránky americké historie od anexe Havaje po tažení v Iráku. Mysleli jste, že znáte americké dějiny? Tato kniha, bořící mýty o hodných a dobrotivých Spojených státech, vás přesvědčí o opaku. USA se v průběhu 20. století staly světovou velmocí s největší ekonomickou a vojenskou silou, inovátorem v oblasti technologií, centrem světových financí a pro mnohé kulturním a demokratickým vzorem. Ale podobně jako jiná historická impéria, i to americké bylo budováno agresivní politikou a válkami. Oscarový režisér Oliver Stone a renomovaný historik Peter Kuznick předkládají odvážně kritický přehled nejbolestnějších (a často také málo známých) aspektů amerických dějin – od anexe Havaje a invaze na Filipíny, podpory diktátorských režimů, zákulisní politiky a pletichaření během obou horkých světových válek a následující studené války až po období tzv. války proti terorismu po 11. září 2001 s vojenskými taženími na Blízkém a Středním východě. Tato jedinečná, často provokativní kniha nám ukazuje, jak často a daleko se během posledních sta let nechaly Spojené Státy odvést od proklamovaných demokratických hodnot.

This volume delves into lesser-known aspects of American history, offering young readers a unique perspective on pivotal events and figures. Adapted from the acclaimed work by Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, it presents a critical examination of the nation's past, challenging conventional narratives. Engagingly written, it aims to inspire curiosity and critical thinking about the complexities of American history.

A companion to the ten-part documentary series outlines provocative arguments against official American historical records to reveal the origins of conservatism and the obstacles to progressive change.

“The perfect YA thriller for right now—think John Grisham meets John Green.” —Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures “Gripping and twisty, but also filled with heart. A fun must-read.” —Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of Alex and Eliza “An enthralling plot of power, greed, and murder.” —Kirkus Reviews “A YA version of the TV show Scandal, and it is just as addictive.” —Publishers Weekly From debut author Peter Stone comes a heart-stopping, pulse-pounding political thriller that’s perfect for fans of Ally Carter and House of Cards. When recent high school graduate Cameron Carter lands an internship with Congressman Billy Beck in Washington, DC, he thinks it is his ticket out of small town captivity. What he lacks in connections and Beltway polish he makes up in smarts, and he soon finds a friend and mentor in fellow staffer Ariel Lancaster. That is, until she winds up dead. As rumors and accusations about her death fly around Capitol Hill, Cameron’s low profile makes him the perfect candidate for an FBI investigation that he wants no part of. Before he knows it—and with his family’s future at stake—he discovers DC’s darkest secrets as he races to expose a deadly conspiracy. If it doesn’t get him killed first.

A people’s history of the American Empire, adapted for the next generation of young history buffs.There is history as we know it. And there is history we should have known.Adapted by Newbery Honor recipient Susan Campbell Bartoletti from the bestselling book (and companion to the Showtime documentary) The Untold History of the United States by Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and renowned historian Peter Kuznick, this first of four volumes presents young readers with a powerful and provocative look at the past century of American imperialism.This is not the kind of history taught in schools or normally presented on television or in popular movies. This riveting young readers’ edition challenges prevailing orthodoxies to reveal the dark reality about the rise and fall of the American empire for curious, budding historians who are hungry for the truth. Based on the latest archival findings and recently declassified information, this four-volume series will come as a surprise to the vast majority of students and their teachers—and that’s precisely why these books are such crucial counterpoints to today’s history textbooks.Complete with photos, illustrations, and little-known documents, this first of four volumes covers crucial moments in American history from the late nineteenth century to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Explores the fascinating history and culture of this archipelago, where nature and geology provide a spectacular setting

This book tells the fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river. The only book to tell the whole story and bring it right up to date, it charts the foundation, growth, and evolution of the port and explains why for centuries it has been so important to Britain's prosperity.

The debate over scientists' social responsibility is a topic of great controversy today. Peter J. Kuznick here traces the origin of that debate to the 1930s and places it in a context that forces a reevaluation of the relationship between science and politics in twentieth-century America. Kuznick reveals how an influential segment of the American scientific community during the Depression era underwent a profound transformation in its social values and political beliefs, replacing a once-pervasive conservatism and antipathy to political involvement with a new ethic of social reform.