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The Glory and the Dream: A Narrative History of America, 1932-1972 (edição 2013)

por William Manchester

Séries: The Glory and the Dream (1 & 2)

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A popular history of the United States which encompasses politics, military history, economics, the lively arts, science, fads, fashion, social changes, sexual mores, and communications, with brief biographies of notable Americans--Cover.
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Título:The Glory and the Dream: A Narrative History of America, 1932-1972
Autores:William Manchester
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I've been reading bio's of U.S. Presidents and this book was a terrific addition to the history of the era it covers. From FDR through Nixon it covered politics, economy, labor, the arts, giving a broader view of the times then the president bio's that look at everything through the subjects eyes.
I had read a few similar books, American Colossus by H.W. Brands, which did the Gilded Age, and Page Smiths America Enters The World and Redeeming The Time which did the early 1900's through FDR.
All were enjoyable, if long, and made understanding a presidents decisions a little easier.
A little more dense then the previous mentioned books, it still offered a great compliment to the period. It brought up many things I wouldn't have considered on my own which made it fun to read, and think about.
I would definitely recommend this, along with the others, to get a good sense of America during the times they cover. ( )
  Rockhead515 | Dec 22, 2022 |
I've been reading bio's of U.S. Presidents and this book was a terrific addition to the history of the era it covers. From FDR through Nixon it covered politics, economy, labor, the arts, giving a broader view of the times then the president bio's that look at everything through the subjects eyes.
I had read a few similar books, American Colossus by H.W. Brands, which did the Gilded Age, and Page Smiths America Enters The World and Redeeming The Time which did the early 1900's through FDR.
All were enjoyable, if long, and made understanding a presidents decisions a little easier.
A little more dense then the previous mentioned books, it still offered a great compliment to the period. It brought up many things I wouldn't have considered on my own which made it fun to read, and think about.
I would definitely recommend this, along with the others, to get a good sense of America during the times they cover. ( )
  Rockhead515 | Mar 24, 2022 |
Two volumes: 1932-1952 and 1953-1972. I read only Volme One. ( )
  KENNERLYDAN | Jul 11, 2021 |
A survey of interesting times, well written and informative. Lots of insights and personal references make it a very easy and quick history of the time in which the USA became the dominant power in the world. ( )
  jamespurcell | Aug 18, 2019 |
Best narrative history book on 20th centry America. ( )
  zhoud2005 | Oct 31, 2018 |
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