Coming to Terms: Indochina, the United States, and the War is a collection of analytical essays exploring the political, social, and historical dimensions of the Indochina conflicts, particularly the Vietnam War and its long-term consequences. Edited by Douglas Allen and Ngô Vĩnh Long, the volume brings together scholars who examine U.S. involvement, revolutionary movements, regional dynamics…
The Path to Power, the first volume in Robert A. Caro’s monumental series The Years of Lyndon Johnson, traces the early life, ambition, and political rise of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Through extensive archival research and vivid narrative detail, Caro explores Johnson’s family background, his formative years in Texas, his relentless pursuit of influence, and his strategic mastery of political…
Landslide: The Unmaking of the President, 1984–1988 offers an investigative and detailed account of the political decline of President Ronald Reagan during his second term in office. Written by journalists Jane Mayer and Doyle McManus, the book examines the internal dynamics of the Reagan administration, major policy failures, and the crises that reshaped public perception of the presidency. …
Intimate Ties, Bitter Struggles examines the complex, often contradictory relationship between the United States and Latin America from the end of World War II to the early twenty-first century. Alan McPherson analyzes the political, economic, military, and cultural interactions that have shaped hemispheric relations, highlighting both cooperation and conflict. The book explores major events su…
Reelin' in the Years: The United States Since 1945 provides a comprehensive overview of American history from the end of World War II to the early twenty-first century. Edited by Robert Buzzanco and James Carter, the volume combines scholarly essays, primary documents, and thematic analyses to explore major political, social, cultural, and economic developments in postwar America. Topics includ…
Pure Goldwater presents a curated selection of the private journals, letters, and personal writings of Senator Barry M. Goldwater, one of the leading figures of American conservatism in the twentieth century. Edited by John W. Dean and Barry M. Goldwater, Jr., the book offers rare insight into Goldwater’s political philosophy, legislative struggles, personal reflections, and commentary on maj…
America in Search of Itself is Theodore H. White’s sweeping narrative of the transformation of American politics from 1956 to 1980. Drawing on firsthand reporting, interviews, and decades of political observation, White explores the forces that reshaped the American presidency, the evolution of electoral strategies, and the shifting social and cultural landscape that influenced national decis…
John F. Kennedy, President by Hugh Sidey offers a vivid and intimate portrait of the 35th President of the United States. Written by a journalist who closely observed Kennedy throughout his political career, the book explores Kennedy’s leadership style, personal character, decision-making challenges, and the historical forces shaping his presidency. Sidey provides eyewitness accounts of Kenne…
This volume of The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition contains articles arranged alphabetically from Civilization to Coronium. The entries explore topics related to world civilizations, history, culture, science, literature, and notable figures. As part of the thirty-volume comprehensive reference set published by Americana Corporation, this volume provides authoritative, scholarly, a…
The Encyclopedia of American Biography (Second Edition) is a comprehensive reference work containing biographical entries of notable figures in the history of the United States. Edited by John A. Garraty and Jerome L. Sternstein, the volume provides concise, authoritative, and reliable profiles across various fields, including politics, science, arts, social movements, and public life. Designed…