Douglas Brinkley ist ein angesehener Historiker, dessen Werk in das Herz der amerikanischen Erzählung vordringt. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch scharfe Einblicke in die entscheidenden Momente und Figuren aus, die die Nation geprägt haben. Brinkley erweckt die Geschichte meisterhaft zum Leben und bietet den Lesern nicht nur Fakten, sondern auch ein tiefes Verständnis der komplexen Kräfte und Ideale, die das amerikanische Experiment untermauern. Sein literarischer Beitrag liegt in seiner Fähigkeit, die amerikanische Geschichte sowohl mit Elan als auch mit intellektueller Strenge zugänglich und fesselnd zu machen.
Courageous activists ignited an environmental revolution that inspired legislative action from three distinct presidents, showcasing the potential for bipartisan cooperation in ecological efforts. Douglas Brinkley presents a comprehensive narrative that not only chronicles these pivotal moments in American history but also emphasizes the urgency of addressing environmental challenges. His work serves as both a call to action and a reminder of the collaborative spirit needed to safeguard the planet's future.
Focusing on grassroots activism and artistic contributions, the narrative chronicles the efforts to preserve Alaska's wilderness from 1879 to 1960. It highlights key figures such as naturalist John Muir and President Dwight Eisenhower, alongside notable advocates like Theodore Roosevelt and Rachel Carson. The book illustrates the struggle against the extraction industry, showcasing the passion of "wilderness believers" who fought to protect Alaska's natural resources for future generations, while also sharing remarkable tales of its wildlife.
«SCHEISSE, DA GEHT’S AB!» (taz). «Jeder sollte ein Hobby haben», findet Doc Sarvis. Er selbst hat für seins immer einen Benzinkanister im Kofferraum. Denn der angesehene Chirurg fackelt in der Freizeit gern Reklametafeln ab. Und dabei bleibt es nicht: Zusammen mit drei weiteren Exzentrikern macht er sich daran, der gebeutelten amerikanischen Natur wieder zu ihrem Recht zu verhelfen. Das große Ziel: die Sprengung des Glen-Canyon-Staudamms ...
Douglas Brinkley takes us on the incredible journey of the United States - a nation formed from a vast countryside on whose fringes a few small colonies made a bold cast at freedom, then burgeoned into an expanding democracy, and ultimately flourished as a world power. From the first primitive maps outlining a New World to the faded daguerreotypes of young men in uniforms standing beside Confederate flags; to pictures of hopeful immigrant families arriving at Ellis Island; to the stirring photographs of civil rights marchers; to the terrible images of the Oklahoma City Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing - the history of America offers a stunning album of people and events.
The narrative captures America's race to the moon, highlighting themes of heroism, bravery, and patriotism. As the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing approaches, this young readers' edition by bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley offers an engaging exploration of the historical events and figures that defined this monumental achievement in space exploration.
Acheson was President Harry Truman's secretary of state, the American father of NATO and active in US foreign policy after World War II. He was also a Democratic Party activist in Eisenhower's presidency and an advisor in the Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon eras. This charts his post-secretarial career.
Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars - Large Print Edition
912 Seiten
32 Lesestunden
In 1998, Andrew Carroll founded the Legacy Project with the goal of remembering veterans by preserving their letters for posterity. Since then, more than 50,000 war letters discovered in basements, attics, scrapbooks, and old trunks have poured in from around the country. The best of these letters are assembled in this extraordinary collection, offering unprecedented insight into the Civil War, the First and Second World Wars, Vietnam, Korea, the Cold War, the Persian Gulf, and even the fighting in Somalia and the Balkans. Featured here are dramatic accounts of combat written immediately after the most ferocious battles American troops have ever faced; poignant expressions of love by homesick husbands and sweethearts; humorous anecdotes and gripes about insufferable conditions; thoughtful reflections on the nature of warfare; and perhaps most devastating, a startling number of last letters -- heartfelt messages penned just hours before the sender was killed. War Letters is a testament to the heroic contributions and astonishing literary voices of common soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors, as well as war nurses, journalists, spies, and chaplains. There are also previously unpublished letters by such legendary figures as William T. Sherman, Clara Barton, Theodore Roosevelt, and Norman Schwarzkopf. War Letters is a lasting tribute to those who have fought for this country, and a celebration of the enduring power and lyricism of personal letters.
