The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World

A J Baime

13 251 évaluations par Goodreads

Langue : anglais

Edité par Houghton Mifflin, 2018

1328505685 / 9781328505682

Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 5 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 20 décembre 2007

Livre broché

Etat: Occasion - Moyen

EUR 4,63

 Frais de port gratuits 
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis

Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)

Ajouter au panier
Retours gratuits sous 30 jours

A propos de cet article

A hypnotically fast-paced, masterful reporting of Harry Truman's first 120 days as president, when he took on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and a secret weapon of unimaginable power--marking the most dramatic rise to greatness in US presidential history. Chosen as FDR's fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man. That is, until he was shockingly thrust in over his head after FDR's sudden death, a turning point in World War II history. The first four months of Truman's administration saw the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the mass starvation in Europe, the Potsdam Conference, the controversial decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the surrender of imperial Japan, and finally, the end of World War II and the rise of the Cold War. No other president had ever faced so much in such a short period of time. The Accidental President, a gripping work of narrative nonfiction, escorts readers into the situation room with Truman during a tumultuous, history-making 120 days, when the stakes were high and the challenges even higher. "[A] well-judged and hugely readable book . . . few are as entertaining." --Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times Thrown into the world's most powerful office, the untested president faced a relentless series of history-making crises. Leadership Under Pressure: Follow the "prototypical ordinary man" as he is thrust into the presidency after FDR's death and forced to make decisions that will shape the modern world. The Fall of Nazi Germany: Witness the final, dramatic days of the war in Europe, from the fall of Berlin and the liberation of concentration camps to the unconditional surrender of the Third Reich. High-Stakes Diplomacy: Go behind the scenes at the pivotal Potsdam Conference, where Truman stands toe-to-toe with the formidable Winston Churchill and a calculating Joseph Stalin. Dawn of the Atomic Age: Uncover the story behind the world's most terrifying secret weapon and the controversial decision to unleash its unimaginable power on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.…

N° de réf. du vendeur 00110543523

Titre
The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
Auteur
A J Baime
Éditeur
Houghton Mifflin
Année de publication
2018
État de l'article
Fair
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1328505685
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781328505682

World of Books (was SecondSale)

Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 5 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 20 décembre 2007

Frais d'expédition à l'intérieur de ce pays : Etats-Unis

Article4 à 12 jours ouvrés3 à 6 jours ouvrés
Premier articleEUR 0,00EUR 9,63
Les délais de livraison sont fixés par les vendeurs et varient en fonction du transporteur et du lieu. Les commandes transitant par les douanes peuvent être retardées et les acheteurs sont responsables de tous les droits ou frais associés. Les vendeurs peuvent vous contacter au sujet de frais supplémentaires afin de couvrir toute augmentation des coûts d'expédition de vos articles.

Modes de paiement

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Description de la boutique

Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …

Profil professionnel du vendeur

SBYB, Inc.

900 Knell Rd
Montgomery, IL Etats-Unis 60538