Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
Winner of the Northern California Book Award for General Nonfiction
New York Times bestselling author David Talbot and New Yorker journalist Margaret Talbot illuminate “America’s second revolutionary generation” in this gripping history of one of the most dynamic eras of the twentieth century—brought to life through seven defining radical moments that offer vibrant parallels and lessons for
...2) History in dispute: Vol. 3 :American social and political movements, 1900-1945 : pursuit of progress
Publisher
St. James Press
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xxiv, 323 pages) : illustrations, photos
Language
English
Description
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and from all parts of the globe. This volume covers American social and political movements, 1900-1945. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
3) History in dispute: Vol. 2 :American social and political movements, 1945-2000: pursuit of liberty
Publisher
St. James Press
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xxiv, 323 pages) : illustrations, photos
Language
English
Description
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and from all parts of the globe. This volume covers American social and political movements, 1945-2000. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meacham explores contentious periods and how presidents and citizens came together to defeat the forces of anger, intolerance, and extremism. Partisan fury is not new, and Meacham shows us how 'the better angels of our nature' have repeatedly won the day. He paints surprising portraits of Lincoln, Grant, the Roosevelts, Woodrow Wilson, Truman, Eisenhower, and Johnson. He illuminates the courage of such influential citizen activists as Martin Luther...
Interlibrary loan through ILLiad
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Knox County Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your pickup location.
Suggest a purchase
If it is too new for interlibrary loan (6 months), you can place a suggestion with us. Suggest a Purchase