This autobiography presents the life story of Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the most influential First Ladies and human rights advocates of the twentieth century. Written in her own voice, the book recounts her childhood, personal struggles, public role during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, and her later work with the United Nations. It offers an intimate look into her development as a polit…
This book presents a dialogue between Japanese journalist Junnosuke Kishida and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the major political, economic, and strategic challenges facing the world as it approaches the twenty-first century. Through a series of in-depth conversations, the two discuss global power shifts, U.S.–Japan relations, security issues, and the future of internation…
This biography by Melvin I. Urofsky examines the life and judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis, one of the most influential figures in the American Progressive movement. The book explores Brandeis’s legal career, his advocacy for social and economic reform, and his lasting contributions to civil liberties, privacy rights, and democratic governance. Edited by Oscar Ha…
This biography, written by Russel B. Nye and edited by Oscar Handlin, explores the life and influence of William Lloyd Garrison, one of the most prominent leaders of the American abolitionist movement. The book examines Garrison’s humanitarian ideals, his role in the fight against slavery, and his impact on broader social reform efforts in nineteenth-century America. Through detailed historic…
This Ladder Edition introduces the life and achievements of George C. Marshall, one of the most influential American military leaders and statesmen of the twentieth century. Written by Harold Faber and adapted by Naomi Kisch, the book presents a simplified narrative highlighting Marshall’s military career, his leadership during World War II, and his pivotal diplomatic role in shaping the post…
This book presents a selected collection of Thomas Jefferson’s writings on democracy, compiled and arranged by Saul K. Padover. It highlights Jefferson’s fundamental ideas on liberty, government, education, and the rights of citizens. The volume provides readers with an accessible overview of Jefferson’s political philosophy and his enduring influence on American democratic thought.
This volume presents a curated selection of the major public addresses delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt between 1932 and 1945. Edited by Ben D. Zevin, the book includes speeches that shaped American policy during the Great Depression, the New Deal era, and World War II. Through these addresses, Roosevelt communicates his political vision, leadership style, and the historical challen…
This book provides a detailed, hour-by-hour chronicle of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Jim Bishop reconstructs the day through eyewitness accounts, official reports, and narrative storytelling, offering readers an intimate and dramatic perspective on one of the most tragic moments in American history.
The book provides an inside account of Henry Kissinger’s diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East during the 1970s. Written by Israeli journalist Matti Golan and translated into English, it explores Kissinger’s step-by-step diplomatic strategy following the Yom Kippur War. The narrative reveals behind-the-scenes conversations, political tensions, and the complexity of U.S. involvement in …
The book provides a readable and provocative study of the American presidency, explaining the ten dramatic roles of the President of the United States. Clinton Rossiter examines the president’s functions as head of state, chief executive, leader of foreign policy, commander-in-chief, chief legislator, party leader, and national voice. The work gives readers a clear understanding of presidenti…