The united states, 1945 1974, which won a bancroft prize, and restless giant. Though i did not approach this book with grand expectations, at its conclusion i looked back at it as a grand listening experience. Pdf grand expectations download full pdf book download. Patterson skilfully weaves together political, social, cultural, and economic history to present a fascinating survey of postwar america. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. My title, grand expectations, tries to capture the main theme of this book, that the majority of the american people during the twentyfive or so years following the. Grand expectations is a straightforward history of americas postwar years 19451974.
The united states, 1945 1974 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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 attainability of the american dream was greatly shaken. The oxford history of the united states is the most respected multivolume history of our nation. Patterson beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing boom that soared to unimaginable heights in the 1960s. Patterson has written a highly readable and balanced work that weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period into a superb portrait of america from 1945 through watergate. A history of the early republic, 17891815, what hath god wrought. Patterson uses his title as his theme moreso than most authors utilize their book titles.
Grand expectations is the newest volume in the prestigious oxford history of the united states. 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. 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. Feb 18, 2003 what a period to cover, the pace and extent of change is incredible when you look at the critical events between 1945 and 1974. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Here is an era teeming with memorable eventsfrom the bloody campaigns in korea and the bitterness surrounding. The united states, 19451974 oxford history of the united states v x 9780195117974. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The oxford history of the united states book series by multiple authors includes books the glorious cause. Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing.
Pattersons fastpaced narrative is filled with vivid portraits, interesting facts, illuminating insights, and thoughtful and judicious commentary. The united states, 19451974 oxford history of the united states new ed by patterson, james t. Grand expectations weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period into a superb portrait of america from 1945 through watergate. Grand expectations the united states, 1945 1974 james t. 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.
Grand expectations is simply the best single book about the unique and fascinating period of american history between 19451974. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states new ed by patterson, james t. This volume has a very different feel from both pattersons previous book grand expectations. Patterson 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states v x 9780195117974. Grand expectations book austin public library bibliocommons. Professor of history, professor of history, brown university isbn. The united states, 1945 1974 by james t patterson online at alibris. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states book 10 ebook. The united states, 19451974 james t patterson, james t. The book opens on country very different from the u. Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of. I remember thinking that the united states has an impressive pantheon of historians. Grand expectations is a straightforward history of americas postwar years 1945 1974.
Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of grand expectations. The oxford history of the united states 19822018 is an ongoing multivolume narrative history of the united states published by oxford university press. In pattersons opinion, nearly everyone, regardless of skin color or economic status, developed some type of grand expectation about their future during the. It was a boom that produced a national euphoria, a buoyant time of grand expectations and an unprecedented faith in our government, in our leaders, and in the american dreaman optimistic spirit which would be shaken by events in the 60s and 70s, and particularly by the. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. The united states, 1945 1974, which won a bancroft prize, and brown v board of education. The united states, 19451974 oxford history of the united states book 10 ebook. The transformation of america, 18151848, and several more. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read grand expectations.
James t patterson a portrait of america from 1945 through watergate that weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states, band 10 patterson, james t. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states v x. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states book 10 published april 18th 1996 by oxford university press kindle edition, 843 pages.
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. Pattersons theme is that america in the period of 194574 was characterized by grand expectations. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Patterson has written a highly readable and balanced. Patterson spoke about his book, grand expectations. The first book to appear in the illustrious oxford history of the united states, this criticallyacclaimed volume a finalist for the pulitzer prize offers an unsurpassed history of the revolutionary war and the birth of the american republic. Grand expectations the united states, 1945 1974 oxford history. James t patterson beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing a boom that soared to unimaginable heights in the 1960s. One of the most highly respected historians of contemporary america, he is the author of grand expectations. Rising expectations are what cause revolutions, to borrow from crane brinton. I have read each of the entries in this oxford history of the united states series and grand expectations deals with a fascinating period. Grand expectations is simply the best single book about the unique and fascinating period of american history between 1945 1974.
Apr 18, 1996 grand expectations is a straightforward history of americas postwar years 1945 1974. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The united states, 19451974 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Grand expectations is james pattersons first entrant into the oxford history of the united states. Interweaving key cultural, economic, social, and political events, a history of the united states in the postworld war ii era ranges from 1945, through a turbulent period of economic growth and social upheaval, to watergate and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states and from the oxford series in general. The american revolution, 17631789, empire of liberty.
Oxford history of the united states series by robert. Sep 28, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Trumans first term red scares abroad and at home korea ike world affairs, 19531956 the biggest boom yet mass consumer culture. Get ebooks grand expectations on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. James t patterson beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing boom that soared to unimaginable heights in the 1960s. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states book online at best prices in india on. My final stop on my march through the ages is james t. Patterson is ford foundation professor of history emeritus at brown university. Patterson 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Beginning in 1945, america rocketed through a quartercentury of extraordinary economic growth, experiencing an amazing boom that soared to unimaginable heights in the 1960s. The series includes three pulitzer prize winners, a new york times bestseller, and winners of the bancroft and parkman prizes. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states 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. The atlantic monthly has praised it as the most distinguished series in american historical scholarship. Finishing pattersons book proved a monumental task. Scholars who not only write disciplined prose, but present judicious, comprehensive and thoughtful accounts of the american past. The united states, 1945 1974 ebook written by james t. His many works include two entries in the oxford history of the united states series grand expectations. The book begins with vignettes of the joyous vj day celebrations. The united states, 1945 1974 the united states, 1945 1974 por james t. Patterson does not have any major surprises as he focuses on how the u.
His many works include two entries in the oxford history of the united states seriesgrand expectations. And also like kennedy, he has one simple overarching theme. Grand expectations the united states, 1945 1974 book. The series originated in the 1950s with a plan laid out by historians c. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book. The united states, 1945 1974 oxford history of the united states series by james t. In kennedys case, the theme was that the quest for security and inclusiveness explained the era of 192945. Though i did not approach this book with grand expectations. The american people in depression and war, 19291945, was published in 1999. Patterson, was published in 1997, while volume 9, david kennedys freedom from fear. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Patterson enters a field so crowded with other books about modern america. The united states, 1945 1974 the united states, 1945 1974 by james t.