Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Kennedy years The Kennedy years Richard Reeves "Collects The New York Times' ... coverage of JKF's presidency and the events during those three turbulent years of 1961 to 1963"--Dust jacket flap. OL19975080W
Vietnam chronicles Vietnam chronicles Lewis Sorley "During the four years General Creighton W. Abrams was commander in Vietnam, he and his staff made more than 455 tape recordings of briefings and meetings. In 1994, with government approval, Lewis So… OL20015841W
Gates of Eden Gates of Eden Morris Dickstein American culture of the 1960s. OL2684072W
The Sixties Papers The Sixties Papers Judy Gumbo,Stewart Edward Albert The turbulent decade of the 1960s has been analyzed and interpreted by numerous journalists and scholars. The former movement leaders, Judith Albert and Stewart Albert "tell it like it was", presenti… OL271165W
At Canaan's edge At Canaan's edge Taylor Branch This book concludes a 3-volume history of American race, violence, and democracy. As the book begins, King and his movement are one decade into an epic struggle for the promises of democracy. The que… OL2741907W
Pillar of Fire Pillar of Fire Taylor Branch From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch, the second part of his epic trilogy on the American Civil Rights Movement. In the second volume of his three-part history, a monumental trilogy that … OL2741908W
My Father the Spy My Father the Spy John H. Richardson As his father nears death in his retirement home in Mexico, John H. Richardson begins to unravel a life filled with drama and secrecy. John Sr. was a CIA "chief of station" on some of the hottest ass… OL2962380W
Dark side of the moon Dark side of the moon Gerard J. De Groot This text reveals how NASA cashed in on the Americans' thirst for heroes in an age of discontent and became obsessed with putting men in space. It explains why the American space program has been cau… OL2973961W
The Sixties The Sixties Arthur Marwick "A monumental study of social and political change in Europe and the United States during this period of cultural revolution. Paying particular attention to the impact of the sixties on the lives of … OL480776W
The 1960s from the Vietnam War to flower power The 1960s from the Vietnam War to flower power Stephen Feinstein Traces the events, trends, politics, and important people of the 1960s, including lifestyles, fashion, arts and entertainment, sports, environmental issues, and technology. OL80164W
The '60s for dummies The '60s for dummies Maxine Levaren,Brian Cassity Grasp the political, cultural, and social impact of the decade Experience the hope and passion of the '60s Nostalgic for the sixties? Looking to learn more? This information-packed guide takes you on… OL8513566W