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Edited by eminent historians, each volume tackles one of the major periods or themes of American history, with individual topics authored by key scholars who have spent considerable time in research on the questions and controversies that have sparked debate in their field of interest.
12 lip 2022 · The Presidency of Harry S. Truman by Donald R. McCoy. It is not too much to suggest that the Truman administration, along with that of FDR, constituted the most important turning point in recent U.S. history.
With contributions from the most accomplished scholars in the field, this fascinating companion to one of America's pivotal presidents assesses Harry S. Truman as a historical figure, politician, president and strategist.
Saving Freedom is both a light biography of Harry Truman and a history of the Truman Doctrine. The style is to bounce back and forth from Truman's earlier life to the pivotal decision in 1947 to provide aid to Greece to prevent communist guerrillas from taking over the country.
1 cze 2003 · Arnold A. Offner's richly detailed and balanced portrait of Harry S. Truman's record in international affairs makes a significant contribution to studies of presidential leadership and American foreign policy, with important implications for U.S. actions in the twenty-first century.
A record of the discussions that took place at the conference held in May 1977 sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute for National and international Affairs, it presents an assortment of views on Truman’s administrative philosophies and practices.
24 paź 2017 · A hypnotically fast-paced, masterful reporting of Harry Truman’s first 120 days as president, when he took on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and a secret weapon of unimaginable power—marking the most...
