Bøger af Thomas Langston

Contains a collection of documents alongside crafted, objective analysis of all the key events of the Cold War. This title presents analytical essays on the presidents and their roles during the Cold War from Harry Truman through George H W Bush, and over 150 important primary source documents with explanatory headnotes.

George Washington, born in 1732, was the first president under the Constitution of the United States. In 1753 he began his military career as a major in the Virginia militia. This title covers: his military exploits before, during, and after the American Revolution; his inspirational role during the constitutional convention; and, more.

Lyndon Baines Johnson was born in 1908. He was first elected to Congress in 1937 and reelected twice. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Johnson was the first member of the House to volunteer for active military duty. In 1949 he became a US Senator. This title deals with the president, his dministration, and his times.