Morton Keller Boeken

Exploring the initial phase of a political journey, this book delves into the motivations, challenges, and transformative experiences that shape emerging leaders. It offers insights into the personal and societal factors influencing political aspirations, providing a nuanced understanding of the early stages of political engagement. Through a collection of diverse perspectives, readers gain a comprehensive view of the complexities involved in entering the political arena, highlighting both the struggles and triumphs that define this critical stage.

Hailed in The New York Times Book Review as "the single best book written in recent years on the sweep of American political history," this groundbreaking work divides our nation's history into three "regimes," each of which lasts many, many decades, allowing us to appreciate as never before the slow steady evolution of American politics, government, and law. The three regimes, which mark longer periods of continuity than traditional eras reflect, are Deferential and Republican, from the colonial period to the 1820s; Party and Democratic, from the 1830s to the 1930s; and Populist and Bureaucratic, from the 1930s to the present. Praised by The Economist as "a feast to enjoy" and by Foreign Affairs as "a masterful and fresh account of U.S. politics," here is a major contribution to the history of the United States--an entirely new way to look at our past, our present, and our future--packed with provocative and original observations about American public life.

Focusing on the evolution of the life insurance industry between 1885 and 1910, this book explores the significant changes and developments during this period. It examines the economic, social, and regulatory factors that shaped the enterprise, highlighting key players and innovations that influenced the market. The narrative provides insights into the challenges and growth of life insurance as a vital financial service, reflecting broader trends in society and the economy.

Offering a comprehensive examination of American public life post-Civil War, this book combines extensive research with profound insights. It delves into the political, social, and cultural transformations that shaped the nation during this pivotal period, establishing itself as a definitive resource for understanding the complexities of the era. Its authoritative perspective ensures it will be a key reference for scholars and readers interested in American history for years to come.

This pioneering attempt at a historical perspective on the Obama presidency examines Obama's presidential persona and governing style, his domestic and foreign policies, and his place in the larger context of modern American politics. číst celé