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Henry A Kissinger
[Paperback 1994]
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In a brilliant, controversial, and profoundly incisive book, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger explains the art of diplomacy and reveals why Americans have historically repudiated both the style and substance of diplomacy as it is practiced throughout the world. 30 pages of photos. QBPC Alternate. THE SEMINAL WORK ON... more
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Walter Isaacson
[Paperback 2005]
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Kissinger explores the relationship between this complex man's personality and the foreign policy he pursued. Drawing on extensive interviews with Kissinger as well as 150 other sources, this first-length biography makes use of many of Kissinger's private papers and classified memos to tell his uniquely American story. The result is... more
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Frederick Kempe
[Paperback 2012]
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A fresh, controversial, brilliantly written account of one of the epic dramas of the Cold War-and its lessons for today. In June 1961, Nikita Khrushchev called it "the most dangerous place on earth." He knew what he was talking about. Much has been written about the Cuban Missile Crisis a... more
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[Hardcover 2012]
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About the Book : In The Emergency State, leading global affairs commentator David C. Unger reveals the hidden costs of America's obsessive pursuit of absolute national security. In the decades since World War II, presidents from both parties have assumed broad war-making powers never intended by the Constitution and intervened... more
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David Remnick
[Paperback 2001]
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In keeping with its tradition of sending writers out into America to take the pulse of our citizens and civilization, The New Yorker over the past decade has reported on the unprecedented economy and how it has changed the ways in which we live. This new anthology collects the best... more
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Allan M Brandt
[Paperback 2009]
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The invention of mass marketing led to cigarettes being emblazoned in advertising and film, deeply tied to modern notions of glamour and sex appeal. It is hard to find a photo of Humphrey Bogart or Lauren Bacall without a cigarette. No product has been so heavily promoted or has become... more
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Daniel Fischlin ,
Martha Nandorfy
[Paperback 2006]
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Human rights are about social justice nationally and globally. This book, wide ranging and remarkably accessible, examines the current situation on human rights world wide. It highlights the fast developing international law on the subject. Its rich canvas also covers contemporary scholarship that explains and defines todayfs complex reality while... more
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Thomas F Madden
[Paperback 2009]
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An acclaimed historian offers an optimistic view of the future of the United States in the light of Roman history Maybe the end of the American ascendancy is not upon us. Maybe the U.S. will continue to dominate the world for centuries. Now award-winning historian Thomas Madden delivers an optimistic... more
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Godfrey Hodgson
[Paperback 2010]
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New biography of the civil rights leader, tracing his life and career, with a look at his theological and political philosophy. 48 photos. A new biography of the iconic US civil rights leader, from one of the UK's most experienced observers of the US political scene. The election of Barack... more
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John Lukacs
[Paperback 2004]
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In A New Republic, one of America's most respected historians offers a major statement on the nature of our political system and a critical look at the underpinnings of our society. American democracy, says John Lukacs, has been transformed from an exercise in individual freedom and opportunity to a bueracratic... more
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National Geographic
[Paperback 2004]
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This visually exciting and reader-friendly coverage includes memorable and surprising photographs, chronologies, time lines, fact boxes on trends and trivia, and authoritative text from noted historians, scientists, and explorers.... more
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Joseph R Mc Carthy ,
Robert Griffith
[Paperback 1987, 2nd Edition]
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John B Thompson
[Paperback 2000]
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Political scandals have become a pervasive feature of many societies today. From Profumo to the cash-for-questions scandal, from Watergate to the Clinton-Lewinsky affair, scandals have come to play a central role in politics and in the shaping of public debate. What are the characteristics of political scandals and why have... more
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Gary Donaldson ,
Gary A Donaldson
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The United States had tremendous opportunities after World War II. The nation's industrial might, geared to defeat Germany and Japan, could now be focused on domestic production. Real wages were up, the GNP was on the rise, industrial production was up, and inflation was under control. The future looked bright... more
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Raymond Knapp
[Paperback 2006]
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The American musical has achieved and maintained relevance to more people in America than any other performance-based art. This thoughtful history of the genre, intended for readers of all stripes, offers probing discussions of how American musicals, especially through their musical numbers, advance themes related to American national identity. Written... more
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Ph D Joseph A
[Hardcover 1999]
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The culture wars continue to rage across the United States. Clashes over hate speech regulations, affirmative action, abortion, immigration, art, history, and lifestyle questions suggest that America is more polarized than ever before. This study looks at the rapid changes occurring in cities and suburbs in order to understand these... more
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W D Wright
[Hardcover 2002]
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Wright presents this collection of six essays on aspects of black history. Each essay is based upon a critical historical methodology that is comprised of, among other things, a racial analysis, an intersectional analysis, rigorous logic, conceptual integrity, and a critical analysis of ideas, words, and images. Critical of the... more
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Morton Keller ,
Phyllis Keller
[Paperback 2007]
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A candid portrait of America's greatest university and it's dazzling achievements and academic pratfalls through seven decades of dramatic change. Early twentieth-century Harvard was the country's oldest and richest university, but not necessarily its outstanding one. By the century's end, it was widely regarded as the nation's, and the world's,... more
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Davis W Houck ,
Davis W Houch ,
Amos Kiewe
[Hardcover 1993]
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This new anthology rounds out Ronald Reagan's rhetorical persona and fills a major gap in the literature about the man by offering an unbiased and a multi-dimensional picture of his public speeches during all phases of his political life. The 52 speech texts are arranged, with short introductions, into six... more
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Frank Kusch
[Hardcover 2001]
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This unique study argues that the draft dodgers who went to Canada during the Vietnam War were not always the anti-war radicals portrayed in popular culture. Many were the products of stable, conservative, middle class homes who were more interested in furthering their education and careers than in fighting in... more
