David M. Kennedy je americký historik, jehož dílo se vyznačuje komplexní integrací ekonomické, kulturní, sociální a politické analýzy amerických dějin. Jeho práce se zaměřuje na pochopení americké společnosti prostřednictvím hlubokého propojení těchto různých perspektiv. Je oceňován za schopnost předkládat složité historické události a procesy čtenářům srozumitelnou a pronikavou formou. Jeho vhledy do klíčových období americké historie nabízejí podstatné porozumění národnímu vývoji.
Focusing on primary source documents, this book serves as a virtual archive that provides students with direct access to evidence from America's history. It highlights the experiences and perspectives of the diverse individuals who influenced the nation's past, showcasing the complexities and conflicts they faced. Through these authentic materials, readers can engage with the realities of historical events and the people who shaped them, enhancing their understanding of American history.
The First World War and American Society - 25th Anniversary Edition
The Great War of 1914-1918 confronted the United States with one of the most wrenching crises in the nation's history. It also left a residue of disruption and disillusion that spawned an even more ruinous conflict scarcely a generation later.Over Here is the single-most comprehensive discussion of the impact of World War I on American society. This 25th anniversary edition includes a new afterword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David M. Kennedy, that explains his reasons for writing the original edition as well as his opinions on the legacy of Wilsonian idealism, most recently reflected in President George W. Bush's national security strategy. More than a chronicle of the war years, Over Here uses the record of America's experience in the Great War as a prism through which to view early twentieth century American society. The ways in which America mobilized for the war, chose to fight it, and then went about the business of enshrining it in memory all indicate important aspects of enduring American character. An American history classic, Over Here reflects on a society's struggle with the pains of war, and offers trenchant insights into the birth of modern America.
A History of the Republic
First published in 1956 by the late Thomas A. Bailey, this book remains one of the most accessible and popular textbooks in the field of American history. It provides a strong chronological narrative for understanding American history including major topics from the age of discovery to the present. It also contains new material on the American family, the influence of religion, the Constituttion, women's rights, urbanization immigration. ISBN 0-669-10811-1 (pbk. : v.l): $17.50.
Focusing on the Great Depression's onset, this book details America's struggle during the catastrophic economic collapse of October 24, 1929. It explores the resilience and determination of the nation as it faced unprecedented challenges, ultimately highlighting the journey towards recovery and triumph. Kennedy's narrative emphasizes the social and political ramifications of the era, offering a compelling account of endurance in the face of adversity.
"The American People in World War II: Freedom From Fear, Part Two" by David Kennedy explores how Americans faced the Great Depression and World War II. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work details their resilience amidst economic turmoil and global conflict, analyzing military strategies, leadership choices, and the profound impact on everyday lives.
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The American Pageant continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the most popular and effective textbooks in the field of American history. The text's colorful anecdotes, first-person quotations, and trademark wit bring American history to life. Revisions have been guided by the inclusion of the histories of previously overlooked individuals or groups, as well as the belief that the main drama of American history resides in the public arena, where these and other peoples have both cooperated and contended with one another. The Thirteenth Edition places greater emphasis on the global context for American history and provides expanded coverage of cultural innovation and intellectual ideas. Additionally, the new edition retains the pedagogical features that make The American Pageant accessible for students: part openers and chapter-ending chronologies provide a context for the major periods in American history, while other features present primary sources, scholarly debates, and key historical figures for analysis. Publisher.
