This book investigates the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, exploring the evidence, testimonies, and controversies surrounding the event. Journalist Robert Sam Anson examines various theories, inconsistencies in official reports, and the people involved in the investigation. Blending investigative reporting with historical analysis, the book provides a critical look at how the Kenned…
Buku ini memberikan uraian rinci tentang Pasukan Khusus Angkatan Darat Amerika Serikat, yang dikenal sebagai Green Berets, selama operasi mereka di Vietnam dari tahun 1957 hingga 1973. Gordon Rottman menjelaskan asal-usul, misi, pelatihan, persenjataan, dan strategi lapangan dari para prajurit elit ini. Dilengkapi dengan ilustrasi karya Kevin Lyles, buku ini menyoroti peran Green Berets dalam k…
In the Shadow of FDR examines how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legacy shaped the American presidency from Harry Truman through Ronald Reagan. William E. Leuchtenburg analyzes how each president confronted, adapted, or struggled against the dominant expectations created during the New Deal era. Through historical narrative and political analysis, the book explores presidential power, public percept…
Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan, Volume 9, is part of a comprehensive nine-volume reference work covering all aspects of Japanese history, culture, society, arts, geography, and notable figures. This volume provides alphabetically arranged entries written by experts, offering authoritative, scholarly, and up-to-date information about Japan. It serves as an essential reference source for research…
The Unfinished War explores how the Vietnam War shaped the moral, political, and cultural conscience of the United States. Walter H. Capps examines the profound ethical dilemmas raised by the conflict and its long-lasting impact on American society. The book discusses public resistance, national trauma, and the struggle to reconcile the war’s consequences with evolving American values. Combin…
“The Ordeal of Power” is a political memoir by Emmet John Hughes, who served as a close advisor and speechwriter to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In this insightful narrative, Hughes provides a behind-the-scenes account of the inner workings of the Eisenhower administration, offering candid reflections on presidential decision-making, political challenges, and the complex realities of pow…
Postwar America: 1945–1971 by Howard Zinn offers a concise and insightful overview of the major political, social, and cultural developments in the United States after World War II. Zinn examines the rise of Cold War tensions, the growth of anti-communism, and the expanding influence of corporate and military power. The book also discusses major domestic struggles, including the Civil Rights …
Years of Trial and Hope, the second volume of Harry S. Truman’s memoirs, provides a firsthand account of the major political, diplomatic, and personal challenges faced during his presidency from 1945 to 1953. In this compelling narrative, Truman reflects on critical events such as the end of World War II, the decision to use the atomic bomb, the reconstruction of Europe through the Marshall P…
“Year of Decisions,” the first volume of Harry S. Truman’s memoirs, recounts Truman’s personal and political journey from the final months of World War II through the early years of his presidency. The book provides an inside perspective on major decisions such as the use of the atomic bomb, the founding of the United Nations, postwar reconstruction, and the beginnings of the Cold War. …
Kennedy and Roosevelt: The Uneasy Alliance explores the complex and often tense political relationship between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph P. Kennedy during the turbulent years surrounding World War II. Michael R. Beschloss examines the personal ambitions, ideological differences, and strategic disagreements that shaped their interactions, revealing how their alliance influenced U.S. forei…