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Camelot's Court by Robert Dallek
Category: Politics
In his critically acclaimed biography An Unfinished Life, Robert Dallek revealed John F. Kennedy, the man and the leader, as never before. In Camelot's Court, he takes an insider's look at the brain trust whose contributions to the successes and failures of Kennedy's administration - including the Bay o ...Show more
Camelot's Court: Inside the Kennedy White House by Professor of History Robert Dallek (Boston University University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Boston University University of California, Los Angeles Boston University)
Category: History
In Camelot's Court, acclaimed JFK biographer Robert Dallek takes an insider's look at the brain trust whose contributions to the successes and failures of Kennedy's administration were indelible. Kennedy purposefully assembled a dynamic team of advisers noted for their brilliance and acumen, but the gro ...Show more
Franklin D. Roosevelt by Robert Dallek
Category: Politics
In an era of such great national divisiveness, there could be no more timely biography of one of our greatest presidents than one focusing on his unparalleled ability as a uniter and consensus maker. Robert Dallek takes a fresh look at compelling questions that have attracted all FDR's biographers. How ...Show more
Franklin D. Roosevelt - A Political Life by Robert Dallek
Category: History
In an era of such great national divisiveness, there could be no more timely biography of one of our greatest presidents than one focusing on his unparalleled ability as a uniter and consensus maker. Robert Dallek takes a fresh look at compelling questions that have attracted all FDR's biographers. How ...Show more
Franklin D. Roosevelt - A Political Life by Robert Dallek
Category: History
In an era of such great national divisiveness, there could be no more timely biography of one of our greatest presidents than one focusing on his unparalleled ability as a uniter and consensus maker. Robert Dallek takes a fresh look at compelling questions that have attracted all FDR's biographers. How ...Show more
Franklin D. RooseveltA Political Life by Robert Dallek
Category: History
Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post and NPR "We come to see in FDR the magisterial, central figure in the greatest and richest political tapestry of our nation's entire history" --Nigel Hamilton, Boston Globe "Meticulously researched and authoritative" --Douglas Brinkley, The Washingt ...Show more
How Did We Get Here? - From Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump by Robert Dallek
Category: Politics
The award-winning, New York Times bestselling historian considers the vast array of triumphs and failures of America's modern presidents that paved a path to Donald Trump, offering an understanding of our current moment and hope for a way back to true leadership.The struggle to preserve the Republic has ...Show more
John F. Kennedy: An Unfinished Life 1917-1963 by Robert Dallek
Category: Biography Memoir
This is updated edition of the authoritative single-volume biography of John F. Kennedy. Drawing upon first-hand sources and never-before-opened archives, prize-winning historian Robert Dallek reveals more than we ever knew about Jack Kennedy, forever changing the way we think about his life, his presid ...Show more
John F. Kennedy: An Unfinished Life 1917-1963 by Robert Dallek
Category: Fiction
Charismatic leader and American icon, John F. Kennedy became, during his tragically short life, one of the most idolised - and misunderstood - figures of the twentieth century. This is the first authoritative single-volume biography of Kennedy to be written in nearly four decades. Drawing upon first-han ...Show more
Lyndon B. Johnson : Portrait Of A President by Robert Dallek
Category: Biography Memoir
Robert Dallek's brilliant two-volume biography of Lyndon Johnson has received an avalanche of praise. Now Dallek has condensed his two-volume masterpiece into what is surely the finest one-volume biography of Johnson available. Based on years of research in over 450 manuscript collections and oral h ...Show more
Nixon And Kissinger: Partners In Power by Robert Dallek
Category: History
Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were two contradictory world leaders in the second half of 20th century. Both were self-made men, brimming with ambition, and often ruthless in pursuit of their goals. This book provides a portrait and an understanding of the power and sway these two men held in affecti ...Show more