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Historical scholarship often involves revising past assessments, yet such revisions can be overly hasty and contentious. Robert H. Ferrell contends that this has particularly affected evaluations of Harry S. Truman's presidency. Critics from the 1960s and '70s highlighted various shortcomings in his domestic and foreign policies, including his role in initiating the Cold War. These critical perceptions continue to influence views of Truman today, suggesting a need for a more nuanced understanding of his leadership.

The story centers on the Lost Battalion, a group of 500 soldiers from the Seventy-seventh Division trapped in the Argonne Forest during World War I. From October 2 to 7, 1918, they faced relentless German attacks while enduring extreme hardships, including starvation and perilous conditions for water. Their extraordinary bravery under fire has been immortalized in American history, drawing parallels to iconic stand-offs like the Alamo and Custer's Last Stand, highlighting themes of heroism and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.

Focusing on Harry S. Truman's presidency, this volume explores his significant contributions and pivotal moments in U.S. history. It details his rise from World War I artillery commander to the thirty-third president, highlighting key events like the end of World War II, the atomic bomb decision, the onset of the Cold War, and domestic policies such as the Fair Deal. The narrative is enriched with biographical insights, primary sources, and analytical context, offering a comprehensive view of Truman's leadership and the era's political landscape.

One of the great hallmarks of the four canonical gospels is that despite their many similarities, each of them presents Jesus in a slightly different way. Even so, there were far more than four gospels that emerged during the early years of Christianity. In fact, there were, dozens, perhaps hundreds of gospels, each focusing different periods of Jesus' life, as well as differing aspects of his teaching and ministry. Could there be the same unity between these gospels as there is between the four? One way to find out would be to combine them all into a single work and simply see what kind of Jesus they collectively present. The Super Gospel represents the first systematic effort to integrate all of the ancient gospels into a single readable text.

One of the great hallmarks of the four canonical gospels is that despite their many similarities, each of them presents Jesus in a slightly different way. Even so, there were far more than four gospels that emerged during the early years of Christianity. In fact, there were, dozens, perhaps hundreds of gospels, each focusing different periods of Jesus' life, as well as differing aspects of his teaching and ministry. Could there be the same unity between these gospels as there is between the four? One way to find out would be to combine them all into a single work and simply see what kind of Jesus they collectively present. The Super Gospel represents the first systematic effort to integrate all of the ancient gospels into a single readable text.

Robert Ferrell here retells an engrossing tale of ruthless ambition, secret meetings and party politics as the American Democratic Party leaders sought to find a running mate for an ailing President Roosevelt in the run up to the Democratic National Convention of 1944. číst celé

Recounts significant issues and crises that have influenced the dynamics of American diplomacy from John Jay to Henry Kissinger. Bibliogs

A concise analytical biography of Truman emphasizes his accomplishments as an administrator and foreign policy shaper and his consequent contributions to our concept of the presidency