Jules Archer was een Amerikaanse auteur die talrijke non-fictie geschiedenisboeken schreef voor zowel een algemeen publiek als jongvolwassenen. Zijn werken doken vaak in cruciale momenten van de Amerikaanse geschiedenis, politieke gebeurtenissen en opmerkelijke persoonlijkheden. De stijl van Archer werd gekenmerkt door zijn toegankelijkheid en meeslepende verteltrant, waardoor lezers complexe historische onderwerpen konden verkennen. Zijn uitgebreide oeuvre biedt waardevolle inzichten in het Amerikaanse verhaal en de vorming ervan.
Traces the progression of the civil rights movement and its effect on history through biographical sketches of four prominent and influential African Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X.
Most people will be shocked to learn that in 1933 a cabal of wealthy industrialists—in league with groups like the K.K.K. and the American Liberty League—planned to overthrow the U.S. government in a fascist coup. Their plan was to turn discontented veterans into American "brown shirts," depose F.D.R., and stop the New Deal. They clandestinely asked Medal of Honor recipient and Marine Major General Smedley Darlington Butler to become the first American Caesar. He, though, was a true patriot and revealed the plot to journalists and to Congress. In a time when a President has invoked national security to circumvent constitutional checks and balances, this episode puts the spotlight on attacks upon our democracy and the individual courage needed to repel them.
Exploring themes of femininity, childhood innocence, and toxic masculinity, this debut short story collection presents a diverse array of narratives that invite readers to reflect on personal and societal dynamics. Each story serves as a unique dish in a buffet of experiences, blending elements of reality and imagination. Archer's acclaimed flash fiction background shines through, with contributions previously featured in notable literary journals, offering a rich and engaging reading experience.