Books

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The cycles of American history The cycles of American history Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. What is the key to the American enigma? We cannot escape history; and in The Cycles of American History, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, shows how our past shapes our … OL15123190W
The crisis of the old order, 1919-1933 The crisis of the old order, 1919-1933 Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. This book, first in a Pulitzer Prize winning trilogy, describes the conditions (economic, socio-political, etc.) that led to the Great Depression & the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Schl… OL15123194W
Robert Kennedy and his times Robert Kennedy and his times Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. A biography of the Senator who was assassinated in 1968, stressing the public and personal forces and events that shaped his life. OL15123199W
The age of Jackson The age of Jackson Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. This volume by the great American historian Arthur M. Schlesinger embraces the Age of Andrew Jackson from its inception to its influence upon the history of our country. It captures the historical, c… OL15123200W
Hawaii and the islands of the Pacific Hawaii and the islands of the Pacific Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,Fred L. Israel Articles from issues of "National geographic" magazine describe the history and inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands, New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, and other Pacific island civilizations. OL16100368W
Jerusalem and the Holy Land Jerusalem and the Holy Land Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,Fred L. Israel Articles from National Geographic present an account of Muslim village life, the travel impressions of a British historian, and a description of the Passover celebration of a small group of Orthodox … OL17656848W
Grand Canyon experiences Grand Canyon experiences Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,Fred L. Israel Text originally published in "National Geographic" describes travels through the Grand Canyon in the early years of the twentieth century, when it was relatively unexplored. OL17851514W
Building the Panama Canal Building the Panama Canal Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,Fred L. Israel Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, economic, and health aspects of getting the project completed. OL18281869W
The election of 1840 and the Harrison/Tyler administrations The election of 1840 and the Harrison/Tyler administrations Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,Fred L. Israel Uses a variety of source materials to provide an overview of the election of 1860 and the administration of President William Harrison and his vice president and successor, John Tyler. OL18310337W
The election of 1896 and the administration of William McKinley The election of 1896 and the administration of William McKinley Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,Fred L. Israel A discussion of the presidential election of 1896 and the subsequent administration of William McKinley, based on source documents. OL18349706W
The letters of Arthur Schlesinger, Jr The letters of Arthur Schlesinger, Jr Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. "Reveals the late historian's unvarnished views on the great issues and personalities of his time, from the dawn of the Cold War to the aftermath of September 11"--Dust jacket flap. OL19704496W
The national experience The national experience Willie Lee Nichols Rose,Edmund Sears Morgan,Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,Kenneth M. Stampp,John Morton Blum,C. Vann Woodward A history of the United States with an emphasis on public policy. Includes maps, photos, charts, and suggestions for further reading. OL3920424W
Journals Journals Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. A landmark publication in the history of American letters, and a unique opportunity to celebrate the legacy of the one of the great public intellectuals of our time.For more than a half century, Arth… OL7992658W