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A major reinterpretation of American thought from 1917 to 1930, with a lively foray into the popular culture of the supposedly roaring twenties.
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Amidst the turbulent political and social conditions of a metropolis in the making, Boss Tweed was, according to Mr. Mandelbaum, the right man at the right time—“a master... Læs mere
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Sketches of eminent Americans and a pointed reconsideration of the ingredients of the American Dream form a fascinating social history. “Should be must reading in executive suites as well as college classrooms.”—Forbes.
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In focusing on Garrison and his critics on strategy and tactics, Ms. Kraditor sees a struggle between... Læs mere
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Twelve historical articles describe the problems of the Great Depression in town and country, on a scale we can all comprehend. “A real breakthrough in our understanding of the depression.” —Alfred B. Rollins, Jr.
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A distinguished constitutional historian examines Jefferson’s record on civil liberties and finds it strikingly wanting. “Blunt words and blunt facts...an indispensable book.” —Commentary
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A unique account of the rise of modern marketing in 19th-century America, showing how growing industrial... Læs mere
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Comparing the workings and effects of slavery in two New World colonies—Virginia and Cuba—Mr. Klein dramatically confirms institutional differences in Latin American and North American slavery.
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An extraordinary collection which reminds us how great a talent Dreiser was.“He has no peer in the American short story....Among the moderns, there is almost no one capable of writing tales like these.” —Howard Fast.
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Darrow's beliefs, delivered with an urbane blending of wit, lawyer's logic, satire, and sentiment, remain a part of our continuing social philosophy. They are aptly illustrated in this superb collection. (Legal Reference)
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Here's the perfect leisure-time and take-along book for baseball fans: a compendium of challenging quizzes, crossword puzzles, rules interpretation problems, brain teasers, humorous anecdotes, cartoons, and eye-opening statistical charts, all about baseball and all drawn from ...
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Contrary to widely held views of Ronald Reagan as a reflexive man of action, this book argues that he was drawn to and driven by ideas. It states that Reagan, during his presidency, articulated important new concepts that fundamentally reshaped American foreign policy.