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Robert H. Ferrell

    Robert Hugh Ferrell était un historien américain dont les écrits exploraient les complexités de l'histoire diplomatique des États-Unis et de la présidence de Harry S. Truman. Son travail a examiné méticuleusement des moments cruciaux de la politique étrangère américaine, cherchant à comprendre les processus complexes qui ont façonné le rôle mondial de la nation. Grâce à une recherche rigoureuse et à une analyse pointue, Ferrell a offert des perspectives éclairantes sur les forces qui ont défini les relations internationales de l'Amérique.

    Kronika dějin 20. století
    Harry S. Truman
    Dear Bess
    Harry S. Truman and the Modern American Presidency
    American diplomacy
    • Recounts significant issues and crises that have influenced the dynamics of American diplomacy from John Jay to Henry Kissinger. Bibliogs

      American diplomacy
    • A concise analytical biography of Truman emphasizes his accomplishments as an administrator and foreign policy shaper and his consequent contributions to our concept of the presidency

      Harry S. Truman and the Modern American Presidency
    • Dear Bess

      The Letters from Harry to Bess Truman

      • 593pages
      • 21 heures de lecture

       Once again available is the critically acclaimed Dear Bess, a collection of more than 600 letters that Harry S. Truman wrote to his beloved wife, Bess, from 1910 to 1959. Selected from 1,268 letters discovered in Bess's house after her death in 1982, this extraordinary collection provides an inside look at Truman's life, his thoughts, and his dreams.

      Dear Bess
    • Harry S. Truman

      • 354pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Focusing on Harry S. Truman's presidency, this volume explores his significant contributions and pivotal moments in U.S. history. It details his rise from World War I artillery commander to the thirty-third president, highlighting key events like the end of World War II, the atomic bomb decision, the onset of the Cold War, and domestic policies such as the Fair Deal. The narrative is enriched with biographical insights, primary sources, and analytical context, offering a comprehensive view of Truman's leadership and the era's political landscape.

      Harry S. Truman