Douglas Brinkley Livres

Courageous activists ignited an environmental revolution that inspired legislative action from three distinct presidents, showcasing the potential for bipartisan cooperation in ecological efforts. Douglas Brinkley presents a comprehensive narrative that not only chronicles these pivotal moments in American history but also emphasizes the urgency of addressing environmental challenges. His work serves as both a call to action and a reminder of the collaborative spirit needed to safeguard the planet's future.

Focusing on grassroots activism and artistic contributions, the narrative chronicles the efforts to preserve Alaska's wilderness from 1879 to 1960. It highlights key figures such as naturalist John Muir and President Dwight Eisenhower, alongside notable advocates like Theodore Roosevelt and Rachel Carson. The book illustrates the struggle against the extraction industry, showcasing the passion of "wilderness believers" who fought to protect Alaska's natural resources for future generations, while also sharing remarkable tales of its wildlife.

Révoltés de voir la somptueuse nature de l'Ouest américain défigurée par les industriels, quatre insoumis décident d'entrer en lutte contre la "Machine". Un vétéran du Vietnam accro à la bière et aux armes à feu, un chirurgien incendiaire entre deux âges, sa superbe maîtresse et un mormon nostalgique et polygame se mettent à détruire ponts, routes et voies ferrées qui balafrent le paysage. Armés de simples clefs à molette — et de quelques bâtons de dynamite —ils affrontent les représentants de l'ordre et de la morale dans une folle course-poursuite à travers le désert.

Douglas Brinkley takes us on the incredible journey of the United States - a nation formed from a vast countryside on whose fringes a few small colonies made a bold cast at freedom, then burgeoned into an expanding democracy, and ultimately flourished as a world power. From the first primitive maps outlining a New World to the faded daguerreotypes of young men in uniforms standing beside Confederate flags; to pictures of hopeful immigrant families arriving at Ellis Island; to the stirring photographs of civil rights marchers; to the terrible images of the Oklahoma City Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing - the history of America offers a stunning album of people and events.

The narrative captures America's race to the moon, highlighting themes of heroism, bravery, and patriotism. As the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing approaches, this young readers' edition by bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley offers an engaging exploration of the historical events and figures that defined this monumental achievement in space exploration.

Acheson was President Harry Truman's secretary of state, the American father of NATO and active in US foreign policy after World War II. He was also a Democratic Party activist in Eisenhower's presidency and an advisor in the Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon eras. This charts his post-secretarial career.

In 1998, Andrew Carroll established the Legacy Project to honor veterans by preserving their letters for future generations. Since then, over 50,000 war letters have been collected from various sources across the nation. This extraordinary compilation provides deep insights into conflicts ranging from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf and beyond. The collection features gripping accounts of combat written right after intense battles, heartfelt expressions of love from homesick soldiers, humorous tales about difficult conditions, and profound reflections on warfare. Among the most poignant are last letters—emotional messages written just hours before the sender's death. This anthology showcases the remarkable contributions and literary talents of ordinary soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, as well as war nurses, journalists, spies, and chaplains. It also includes unpublished letters from notable figures like William T. Sherman, Clara Barton, Theodore Roosevelt, and Norman Schwarzkopf. This work stands as a tribute to those who have served the country and celebrates the enduring impact and beauty of personal letters.