Shares an assessment of Kennedy's administration as it might have evolved had he not been assassinated, covering such topics as the 1964 campaign, his private life issues, and his approaches to Vietnam, civil rights, and the Cold War.
Jeff Greenfield Bücher
Jeff Greenfield ist ein herausragender amerikanischer politischer Autor, dessen Werk eine scharfe, satirische Linse auf das politische Leben und die amerikanische Geschichte wirft. Er erforscht häufig hypothetische Szenarien und untersucht, wie die Geschichte aufgrund entscheidender, wenn auch kleiner, politischer Verschiebungen anders verlaufen wäre. Greenfield setzt meisterhaft Ironie und Humor ein, um die Schwächen und Absurditäten der politischen Landschaft aufzudecken, und bietet den Lesern sowohl eine unterhaltsame als auch aufschlussreiche Perspektive auf die Dynamik von Macht und Gesellschaft.
What If...Book of Alternative History
Revisit Major Milestones That Shaped World History and Discover the Outcome If They Had Happened Differently
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Exploring pivotal historical moments, this book presents a fascinating alternate history where key events unfold differently. Each scenario, such as Rome's survival or Lincoln's survival, is examined through expert essays that propose hypothetical outcomes and timelines. Richly illustrated, it delves into intriguing possibilities like the Vikings colonizing North America or the Soviets dominating the space race. Readers will find thought-provoking insights into how the world could have changed dramatically based on these critical junctures.
Then Everything Changed
Stunning Alternate Histories of American Politics: JFK, RFK, Carter, Ford, Reaga n
- 450 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
Exploring pivotal moments in American history, this book presents alternative scenarios that could have dramatically changed the nation's trajectory. Through detailed narratives based on memoirs, oral histories, and fresh reporting, the author imagines different outcomes for key events involving figures like John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. Each scenario is crafted to be both realistic and plausible, prompting readers to consider how small accidents of fate can lead to significant historical shifts.