This book presents a collection of speeches, essays, and reflections by Jimmy Carter, written during his rise from governor of Georgia to President of the United States. Carter discusses themes of democracy, social justice, moral leadership, and the responsibilities of government to its citizens. Through personal insights and political commentary, he outlines his vision of a government defined …
This book chronicles the dramatic and detailed liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation on August 25, 1944. Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins present a historical reconstruction based on interviews, military documents, and the testimonies of those involved. The narrative depicts the tensions between Allied forces, the French resistance, and the German plan to destroy the city before abandoni…
This book reveals sixty-three government documents that expose controversial actions, hidden programs, and secret decisions made by the United States government. Compiled and commented on by Jesse Ventura with Dick Russell, the collection presents declassified reports and leaked files related to national security, surveillance, war, foreign policy, and government misconduct. The authors argue t…
American Conspiracies explores a wide range of alleged government cover-ups and hidden political agendas throughout United States history. Jesse Ventura and co-author Dick Russell examine topics such as political assassinations, surveillance, corporate influence, and secret government operations. Through investigative narratives and provocative arguments, the authors challenge official explanat…
American Power and World Order examines how the United States exercised global leadership after the end of the Cold War and especially following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Christian Reus-Smit analyzes the rise of American unilateralism, the structural and institutional foundations of U.S. power, and the challenges to American dominance in the emerging international system. The book expl…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the decade-long French Revolution that transformed the modern world. Leading historian Leo Gershoy examines the causes, political dynamics, social conflicts, and key figures who shaped the course of the revolution. With insightful and accessible analysis, this work demonstrates how the French Revolution was not only a turning point in French histor…
The American Ascendancy examines how the United States rose to global dominance and developed its international influence from the 19th century through the modern era. Michael H. Hunt analyzes the political, economic, and ideological forces that shaped America’s expanding role in world affairs, highlighting pivotal moments in foreign relations, the evolution of U.S. hegemony, and the geopolit…
This book examines the birth of the French Fourth Republic after the end of World War II. Maurice Edelman outlines the key events that led to the fall of the Vichy regime, the rise of the liberation movement, and the political dynamics that shaped the new governmental structure. Using the popular writing style typical of the "Penguin Special" series, this book provides a clear picture of the po…
For a brief, bright moment in 1945, America stood at its apex, looking back on victory not only against the Axis powers but against the Great Depression, and looking ahead to seemingly limitless power and promise. What we've done with that power and promise over the past six decades is a vitally important and fascinating topic that has rarely been tackled in one volume, and never by a historian…
Evaluates the conservative movement that has swept across America in recent years, contending that conservatives have waged deliberate and effective campaigns against liberal advances, in an analysis that offers insight into right-wing politics and its organizers, representatives, and supporters.