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Author: Eugene J. McCarthy
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781555915285
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of writings from one of the most significant political figures of our time.
Author: Ambassador Heraldo Munoz
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Published: 2009-11
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 1458739244
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginning with a telling phone call from Condi, the former president of the UN Security Council tells for the first time the behind-the-scenes story of the Iraq war, as seen from an international perspective. Ambassador Muoz examines the Unite...
Author: John W. Suthers
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Published: 2016-11-16
Total Pages: 123
ISBN-13: 155591893X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A balanced critique of the justice system."—Steven Carter, former Indiana attorney generalDemystifying the powerful role of public prosecutors in the United States, John Suthers draws on more than thirty years' experience as a prosecutor in his exploration of this public office, even tackling some controversial calls for reform.
Author: William J. Byron
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780809146383
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of essays offering a Catholic point of view on a broad range of contemparary issues.
Author: Michael S. Mayer
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 1025
ISBN-13: 1438119089
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 34th U.S. president to hold office, Dwight D. Eisenhower won America over with his irresistible I like Ike slogan. Bringing to the presidency his prestige as a commanding general during World War II, he worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the cold war. Pursuing the moderate policies of Modern Republicanism, he left a legacy of a stronger and more powerful nation. From his crucial role in support of Brown v. Board of Education to the National Defense Education Act, The Eisenhower Years provides a well-balanced study of these politically charged years. Biographical entries on key figures of the Eisenhower era, such as Allen W. Dulles, Joseph R. McCarthy, and Rosa Parks, combine with speeches such as the Military Industrial Complex speech, the Open Skies proposal, the disturbance at Little Rock address, Eisenhower Doctrine, and his speech after the Soviet launch of Sputnik to give an in-depth look at the executive actions of this administration.
Author: Eric Alterman
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-05-28
Total Pages: 578
ISBN-13: 0143121642
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA major history of American liberalism and the key personalities behind the movement Why is it that nearly every liberal initiative since the end of the New Deal—whether busing, urban development, affirmative action, welfare, gun control, or Roe v. Wade—has fallen victim to its grand aspirations, often exacerbating the very problem it seeks to solve? In this groundbreaking work, the first full treatment of modern liberalism in the United States, bestselling journalist and historian Eric Alterman together with Kevin Mattson present a comprehensive history of this proud, yet frequently maligned tradition. In The Cause, we meet the politicians, preachers, intellectuals, artists, and activists—from Eleanor Roosevelt to Barack Obama, Adlai Stevenson to Hubert Humphrey, and Billie Holiday to Bruce Springsteen—who have battled for the heart and soul of the nation.
Author: Ronald B. Frankum
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2011-06-10
Total Pages: 650
ISBN-13: 0810879565
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor Southeast Asia, the Vietnam War altered forever the history, topography, people, economy, and politics of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), Cambodia, and Laos. That the war was controversial is an understatement as is the notion that the war can be understood from any one perspective. One way of understanding the Vietnam War is by marking its time with turning points, both major and minor, that involved events or decisions that helped to influence its course in the years to follow. By examining a few of these turning points, an organizational framework takes shape that makes understanding the war more possible. Historical Dictionary of the War in Vietnam emphasizes the international nature of the war, as well as provide a greater understanding of the long scope of the conflict. The major events associated with the war will serve as the foundation of the book while additional entries will explore the military, diplomatic, political, social, and cultural events that made the war unique. While military subjects will be fully explored, there will be greater attention to other aspects of the war. All of this is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Vietnam War.
Author: Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2020-10-27
Total Pages: 4179
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis sweeping reference work covers every aspect of the Cold War, from its ignition in the ashes of World War II, through the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis, to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Cold War superpower face-off between the Soviet Union and the United States dominated international affairs in the second half of the 20th century and still reverberates around the world today. This comprehensive and insightful multivolume set provides authoritative entries on all aspects of this world-changing event, including wars, new military technologies, diplomatic initiatives, espionage activities, important individuals and organizations, economic developments, societal and cultural events, and more. This expansive coverage provides readers with the necessary context to understand the many facets of this complex conflict. The work begins with a preface and introduction and then offers illuminating introductory essays on the origins and course of the Cold War, which are followed by some 1,500 entries on key individuals, wars, battles, weapons systems, diplomacy, politics, economics, and art and culture. Each entry has cross-references and a list of books for further reading. The text includes more than 100 key primary source documents, a detailed chronology, a glossary, and a selective bibliography. Numerous illustrations and maps are inset throughout to provide additional context to the material.
Author: Gary Hart
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781555916770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnder the Eagle's Wing provides a sound national security strategy for the new century. Speaking from experience--the former senator was part of the commission that predicted the events of 9/11--Gary Hart makes a compelling plea for the United States and other nations to find strength through a united approach.
Author: Carol Tombari
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781555916268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmerica is as addicted to electricity as it is to oil. Our electricity usage increases every year, yet we still use the same transmission grid that was constructed in the middle of the last century. The grid is stretched to the limit, creating the potential of future blackouts like the one that brought the Northeast to its knees in 2003. Meanwhile, some of our most abundant and affordable generating fuels have become major culprits in global warming. Power of the People explores in a nontechnical, conversational way some of the clean, green, 21st-century technologies that are available and how and why we should plug them into our national grid. This important essay explores our failure as a country to adopt these no regrets technologies and policies as swiftly as the rest of the world, and why it matters for the future of every American.
