Allan Nevins è stato uno storico e giornalista americano celebrato per i suoi studi completi sull'era della Guerra Civile. Le sue opere biografiche hanno approfondito le vite di figure americane cruciali, esaminando i loro profondi impatti politici ed economici. Nevins possedeva una notevole capacità di sintetizzare una vasta ricerca storica, presentando narrazioni profondamente informative e avvincenti. La sua scrittura illumina momenti cruciali della storia americana e gli individui che li hanno plasmati, offrendo una visione duratura dello sviluppo della nazione.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been selected by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of human thought and culture.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic by President John F. Kennedy, introduced by Caroline Kennedy and with a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy, was penned in 1955 when Kennedy was a junior senator from Massachusetts. It serves as a clarion call to Americans, profiling eight historical figures renowned for their integrity in the face of adversity. These heroes, drawn from various periods in U.S. history, include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Over half a century later, the book remains a powerful testament to the indomitable national spirit and a celebration of human virtue. It offers timeless lessons on integrity and resilience, reminding readers of the strength of the human spirit. As Robert Kennedy notes in the foreword, the work is not merely a collection of past stories but a source of hope and confidence for the future, emphasizing that the fate of the country and the world hinges on our actions today. The edition includes vintage photographs, an extensive author biography, Kennedy's correspondence about the project, contemporary reviews, a letter from Ernest Hemingway, and two inspiring speeches from recipients of the Profile in Courage Award.
"A Pocket History of the United States" traces the history of the nation that is, today, the oldest constitutional democracy in the world. Written by distinguished American historians, it has more than 2,000,000 copies in print worldwide and is one of the classic works in its field.
Hardcover in acceptable condition. No jacket. 1943 reprint with corrections. Stains, scores and creases on slightly faded boards. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are bumped, worn and nicked, slightly affecting pages. One centimetre tear on spine head. Page block and a few pages are tanned and marked. Contents remain clear throughout. HCW
