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The Truman Years, 1945-1953 (Seminar Studies in History Series)
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A concise, yet thorough examination of the critical postwar years in the US. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject, valuable in bringing the reader up-to-speed on the area being examined, followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography. Argues that the major trends and themes of American history have their origins during these years. The author synthesizes the recent Truman literature and explains the links between domestic U.S. political and social trends and cold war foreign policy. For those interested in modern US history.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2207172 in Books
- Published on: 2000-09-08
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 184 pages
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From the Back Cover
A concise, yet thorough examination of the critical postwar years in the US. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject, valuable in bringing the reader up-to-speed on the area being examined, followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography. Argues that the major trends and themes of American history have their origins during these years. The author synthesizes the recent Truman literature and explains the links between domestic U.S. political and social trends and cold war foreign policy. For those interested in modern US history.
Customer Reviews
Truman Era Never Been So Exhilerating
The Truman Years is an insightful, surprisingly readable analysis of a defining era in American political history. Byrnes has certainly expended considerable effort in bringing the Cold War to students of history in an entertaining yet scholarly fashion. Even those readers not receiving academic credit will enjoy this fascinating study.
