Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Historical Consciousness Historical Consciousness John Lukacs One of the most important developments of Western civilization has been the growth of historical consciousness. Consciously or not, history has become a form of thought applied to every facet of huma… OL155618W
A New Republic A New Republic John Lukacs In *A New Republic*, one of America’s most respected historians offers a major statement on the nature of our political system and a critical look at the underpinnings of our society. American democr… OL155626W
Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat John Lukacs On 13 May 1940, Winston Churchill stood before the House of Parliament to deliver his first speech as prime minister. German troops were advancing across Europe; Neville Chamberlain’s government had … OL155629W
Churchill Churchill John Lukacs "John Lukacs has spent a lifetime considering the complex personality and statesmanship of Winston Churchill. In previous books Lukacs told the story of Churchill's titanic struggle with Adolf Hitler… OL155630W
Confessions of an Original Sinner Confessions of an Original Sinner John Lukacs In this eloquent and thought-provoking autohistory, John Lukacs, distinguished historian and writer, describes the history of his own convictions and beliefs. The journey takes us from the Hungary of… OL155631W
Five Days in London, May 1940 Five Days in London, May 1940 John Lukacs The days from May 24 to May 28, 1940 altered the course of the history of this century, as the members of the British War Cabinet debated whether to negotiate with Hitler or to continue the war. The … OL155635W
A Thread of Years A Thread of Years John Lukacs The distinguished historian John Lukacs has been described as "one of the most powerful as well as one of the most learned minds [of the] century" by Conor Cruise O'Brien and as "one of the most orig… OL155641W
The Hitler of history The Hitler of history John Lukacs A unique study of Hitler through his many biographers. Historians grapple with Hitler (as with any other historical topic) through the prism of their own experiences, culture, and prejudices, making … OL155642W
Budapest 1900 Budapest 1900 John Lukacs xiv, 255 p., [32] p. of plates : 24 cm OL155644W