This is not a book, this is an era. Since its release in 1974, "Glory and Dreams" has been remembered by countless people. This great work skillfully condenses 40 years of rich American history from 1932-1972. The famous popular history writer William Manchester uses the administration and campaign of several American presidents as a bright line, from the "Hooverville" and "Hoover Car" that made Hoover lose face, to the four elections of President Roosevelt, all the way to Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, until the Watergate incident that caused Nixon to step down. The 40-year social development process of the United States from 1932 to 1972 is vividly and vividly described, covering the "compensation army" trend, the Great Depression, the human rights movement, McCarthyism, apartheid, the two world wars, the development of the atomic bomb, the space race, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, etc. Manchester panoramically reproduces the politics, economy, military, society, art, science, fashion, music, entertainment, and even life hot spots, women's clothing trends, changes in spoken language, and changes in sexual concepts in the United States over the past 40 years. Manchester also describes American society in a global context. Such a strong contrast arouses strong interest in readers. What is most praised by readers is Manchester's excellent use of news writing techniques. He transformed a majestic historical tome into a dazzling series. He adopts a macro perspective when it comes to major events, but also approaches details in multiple ways, such as the montage technique in movies, allowing readers to travel through different historical events. In his writing, every bit and piece of 40 years is revealed before our eyes. The omnipresent sense of historical weight and majesty in the book, combined with Manchester's right sense of humor, make that long period of history three-dimensional and distinct. It is precisely because of all this that "Glory and Dream" is hailed as a classic and a memory of an era. This is a book that understands the origins of American spirituality. It is also a classic that has inspired countless authors and is a spiritual mentor for countless people. It is a feast of ideas that no one can refuse.
Reader comments
This book is so wonderful! It was like an epic American drama, bringing 40 years of American history to life before my eyes. I especially hate McCarthy in the book. His McCarthyism has brought too much harm to people of that era. However, this book also made me understand that every era has its glory and dreams. We must cherish the present and strive to pursue our dreams. It also gave me a deeper understanding of American history and culture, which I feel has benefited a lot! I highly recommend you read this book as well.
Tomato is quite awesome, even in this book
This is a forty-year history of the United States, but it's not boring. The presidential campaign is the main thread throughout the book. It outlines how several presidents with different origins, education, and political experiences thought and made choices in the face of major events during their administration. At the same time, it selects people and events that happened in those years that affected the lives of Americans and even people around the world, and depicts and describes them in detail. Let this history be vividly displayed in front of us.
This book is easy to read and contains a lot of information. It's like a textbook and a gossip magazine. Click on this book and you will not be disappointed.
It showed me American history that I didn't know, the cruelty of the Great Depression, the bourgeois life of the middle class, etc.
This book is so wonderful! It was like an epic American drama, bringing 40 years of American history to life before my eyes. I especially hate McCarthy in the book. His McCarthyism has brought too much harm to people of that era. However, this book also made me understand that every era has its glory and dreams. We must cherish the present and strive to pursue our dreams. It also gave me a deeper understanding of American history and culture, which I feel has benefited a lot! I highly recommend you read this book as well.
Tomato is quite awesome, even in this book
This is a forty-year history of the United States, but it's not boring. The presidential campaign is the main thread throughout the book. It outlines how several presidents with different origins, education, and political experiences thought and made choices in the face of major events during their administration. At the same time, it selects people and events that happened in those years that affected the lives of Americans and even people around the world, and depicts and describes them in detail. Let this history be vividly displayed in front of us. This book is easy to read and contains a lot of information. It's like a textbook and a gossip magazine. Click on this book and you will not be disappointed.
It showed me American history that I didn't know, the cruelty of the Great Depression, the bourgeois life of the middle class, etc.