Steven M. Gillon

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

California

Oswald, Kennedy, and the Conspiracy That Will Not Die

Follows Lee Harvey Oswald in the forty-eight hours after John F. Kennedy was shot, drawing from photos and recently declassified documents to examine whether he pulled the trigger, and, if so, if he acted alone.

Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Connecticut

Lyndon B. Johnson's Pivotal First Day As President

Riding in an open-topped convertible through Dallas on November 22, 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson heard a sudden explosive sound at 12:30 PM. The Secret Service sped him away to safety, but not until 1:20 PM did he learn that John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. Sworn in next to a bloodstained Jackie Kennedy at 2:40 PM, Johnson worked feverishly until 3:00 in the morning, agonizing about the future of both his nation and his party. Unbeknownst to him, his actions had already determined the tragic outcome of his presidency. In November 22, 1963, historian Steven Gillon tells the story of how Johnson consolidated power in the twenty-four hours following the assassination. Based on scrupulous research and new archival sources, this gripping narrative sheds new and surprising light on one of the most written-about events of the twentieth century.

The Kennedy Assassination--24 Hours After

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The companion to a documentary series sheds new light on events whose undervalued influence transformed American history, spanning the history of the United States from the time of the earliest European settlements to the recent past.

10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Puerto Rico

The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr

Through the lens of their decades-long friendship, the noted historian and New York Times-bestselling author examines John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life and legacy from before his birth to the day he died.

America's Reluctant Prince

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Virginia

A History of the United States Since 1945

THE AMERICAN PARADOX emphasizes political participation and popular culture in recent American history. This reader's main theme is the relationship of Americans to their government, for example, how Americans as a people remain skeptical of big government even as they expect it to facilitate large programs such as Social Security. In addition to the author's vivid, accessible writing style, the Third Edition maintains its focus on the tension between popular culture and social realities, the dynamics of minority groups and their place in American society, and the ambivalent feelings of many Americans concerning the U.S.'s role in the world during the postwar period. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The American Paradox

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New York

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Georgia

How World War II Shaped a Generation of Presidents, from Eisenhower and JFK Through Reagan and Bush

Steven M. Gillon, New York Times bestselling author of America's Reluctant Prince, is back with the story of how WWII shaped the characters and politics of seven American presidents. World War II loomed over the twentieth century, transforming every level of American society and international relationships and searing itself onto the psyche of an entire generation, including that of seven American presidents: John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. The lessons of World War II, more than party affiliation or ideology, defined the presidencies of these seven men. They returned home determined to confront any force that threatened to undermine the war’s hard-won ideals, each with their own unique understanding of patriotism, sacrifice, and America’s role in global politics. In Presidents at War, Gillon examines what these men took away from the war and how they then applied it to Cold War policies that proceeded to change America, and the world, forever. A nuanced and deeply researched exploration of the lives, philosophies, and legacies of seven remarkable men, Presidents at War deftly argues that the lessons learned by these postwar presidents continue to shape the landscape upon which current, and future, presidents stand today.

Presidents at War

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A really interesting book about forgotten moments of history. You never learn about these days in school, and this book provides an interesting and thought provoking examination of those moments. The physical condition of the book is good, but there are annotations in the book that clutter the pages and margins. As a reader, I love these — it’s like having the Half-blood prince version of a book! But I do understand where it can be annoying to read. I still recommend considering this book — it’s an intensely interesting look at our nation’s history, a look we all need to take.

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Steven M. Gillon

Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live

Steven M. Gillon

The Kennedy Assassination--24 Hours After

Steven M. Gillon

10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America

Steven M. Gillon

America's Reluctant Prince

Steven M. Gillon

The American Paradox

Steven M. Gillon

10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America

Steven M. Gillon

Presidents at War

Steven M. Gillon

10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America

Steven M. Gillon

America's Reluctant Prince

Steven M. Gillon

America's Reluctant Prince