“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…
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. …
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Age of Action provides an accessible profile of the life, leadership, and political legacy of the 32nd President of the United States. Edited and written by Alfred B. Rollins, Jr., the book explores Roosevelt’s rise to national prominence, his response to the Great Depression, and the transformative policies of the New Deal. It also examines the social, economic,…
When the Cheering Stopped is a compelling historical narrative that explores the final years of President Woodrow Wilson, focusing on his declining health, political struggles, and the downfall of his dream for the League of Nations. Gene Smith offers an intimate portrayal of Wilson’s personal and political challenges after World War I, revealing the tensions within his administration, his de…
The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson is Herbert Hoover’s personal and political account of President Woodrow Wilson during the turbulent years surrounding World War I and its aftermath. Drawing from his close relationship with Wilson as head of wartime relief efforts, Hoover offers an insider’s perspective on Wilson’s struggles to negotiate peace, lead the United States through global crisis, and…
The New Nationalism presents Theodore Roosevelt’s influential political philosophy advocating for stronger government regulation, social justice, and national unity during the Progressive Era. Through his speeches and writings, Roosevelt argues for reforms to balance the interests of labor, capital, and the public, emphasizing the need for fairness and responsibility in industrial society. Th…
America Enters the World is Volume Seven of Page Smith’s multi-volume narrative history of the American people. This volume explores the United States during the Progressive Era and its entry into World War I. Smith examines political reforms, social movements, changing national identity, and the rise of American influence abroad. Through a detailed, story-driven approach, the book traces how…
This volume of The Great Republic provides a comprehensive survey of American history from the Reconstruction era through the rise of modern America. Written by leading historians Frank Freidel, Richard N. Current, T. Harry Williams, and Alan Brinkley, the book explores political developments, social transformations, economic expansion, and cultural change in the United States. As part of a wid…
"This book examines Cuba's political journey since the 1959 Revolution, focusing on the internal and external dilemmas facing the revolutionary government. Juan M. Del Aguila analyzes power dynamics, economic challenges, social policies, and Cuba's relations with other countries within the context of the Cold War. As part of the Nations of Contemporary Latin America series, this book provides a…