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As you have access to this article, a pdf of this content is available in through the. Grand expectations is simply the best single book about the unique and fascinating period of american history between 1945 1974. The united states, 19451974 oxford history of the united states book 10 ebook. Grand expectations is the newest volume in the prestigious oxford history of the united states. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states product category. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states ebook.

Grand expectations is james pattersons first entrant into the oxford history of the united states. Grand expectations weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period into a superb portrait of america from 1945 through. Patterson, was published in 1997, while volume 9, david kennedys freedom from fear. Patterson 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Patterson does not have any major surprises as he focuses on how the u. In pattersons opinion, nearly everyone, regardless of skin color or economic status, developed some type of grand expectation about their future during the. Oxford history of the united states ser grand expectations.

Oxford history of the united states lv x ser grand. Grand expectations weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period into a superb portrait of america from 1945 through watergate read with warmth by robert fass, who previously narrated oxfords empire of liberty by gordon s. Patterson skilfully weaves together political, social, cultural, and economic history to present a fascinating survey of postwar america. The united states, 19451974 oxford history of the united states. He traces the ways in which warengendered confidence and. Grand expectations the united states 1945 1974 james t patterson. The book opens on country very different from the u. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united s. Speculative fiction from 25 extraordinary writers lavalle victor.

The american people in depression and war, 19291945 james t. The united states 1945 1974 audible audiobook unabridged james t. It covers a period i know well, and is based on secondary sources, but it does a good job and its. Read online full grand expectations the united states 1945 1974. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn.

The united states, 1945 1974 by the gilder lehrman institute on vimeo, the home for high quality videos. Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states book 10 ebook. Grand expectations 9780195117974, 9780199743957 vitalsource. And by nixons resignation, we find a national mood in stark contrast to the grand expectations of ten years earlier, one in which faith in our leaders and in the. It covers a period i know well, and is based on secondary sources, but it does a good job and its views are neither too liberal nor too conservative. Grand expectations 9780195117974 patterson, james t. Patterson spoke about his book, grand expectations. Pattersons fastpaced narrative is filled with vivid portraits, interesting facts, illuminating insights, and thoughtful and judicious commentary. When somebody should go to the books stores, search instigation by shop, shelf by shelf, it is in point of fact problematic. The american people in depression and war, 19291945, was published in 1999. Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing boom that soared to unimaginable. Grand expectations the united states, 1945 1974 by james t.

Part of the multivolume oxford history of the united states, grand expectations spotlights the united states at the center of the international stage during the post world war ii years. Two more volumes followed under woodwards editorship. The united states, 19451974, volume 10 of the oxford history of the united states, covering political, cultural. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states new e. Read grand expectations the united states, 1945 1974 by james t. The sixties era from elvis to the fall of richard nixon. Apr 18, 1996 grand expectations is a straightforward history of americas postwar years 1945 1974. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide patterson, james t. James t patterson a portrait of america from 1945 through watergate that weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The earlier releases were highly acclaimed, and one, battle cry of freedom, was both a new york times bestseller and a winner of the pulitzer prize. The united states, 1945 1974 is an illuminating exploration of the legacy of world war ii.

Kindle store select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements. James pattersons grand expectations is an informative and delightful addition to the oxford history of the united states. The united states, 19451974 is an illuminating exploration. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Grand expectations, the united states, 19451974 oxford history. Patterson uses his title as his theme moreso than most authors utilize their book titles.

Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing boom that soared to unimaginable heights in the 1960s. Grand expectations the united states, 1945 1974 james t. There obviously is much to cover in the 4574 era, both domestically, which saw the u. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. A reexamination of italian unification from materials in the. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states v x 9780195117974. Download grand expectations the united states 1945 1974 books in pdf, epub, and kindle for free. Patterson 1997, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Patterson, ford foundation professor of history emeritus james t patterson snippet view 1996 james t. Patterson 452baj wild country pdfepub by anne bishop. Grand expectations the united states 1945 1974 download.

At one point, in the late 1940s, american workers produced 57 percent of the planets steel, 62 percent of the oil, 80 percent of the automobiles. The united states, 1945 1974 paperback or softback. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states series by james t. The united states, 19451974 oxford history of the united states v x 9780195117974. Before the war, the united states had been mired in a decade of economic depression. Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing boom that soared to unimaginable heights in. Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth. The united states, 1945 1974 by james t patterson online at alibris. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states new ed by james t. The united states, 1945 1974 the united states, 1945 1974 por james t. Patterson has written a highly readable and balanced work that weaves the major. Wood, this history portrays the amazing growth after world war ii rallied an upbeat mood and grander and grander expectations as the era. Booktopia has grand expectations, the united states, 19451974 oxford history of the united states by james t.