Glory and Dreams (1932-1972: A Record of American Society)

Author: (American) William Manchester, translated by Zhu Xie
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Publishing Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is a continuation of American history, depicting a panoramic view of American politics, economy, culture, and social life from the time of President Roosevelt's rise to power in 1932 to the Watergate scandal during President Nixon's tenure in 1972, covering a span of forty years. It is a grand-scale yet meticulously detailed historical masterpiece. The author pays special attention to the partisan conflicts and internal divisions of the U.S. governments over these four decades, as well as to every major event worldwide during this period. At the same time, he provides an intricate portrayal of all aspects of the world, particularly those related to the United States, over these four decades. From the "bonus army" movement, the Great Depression, presidential elections, World War II, the atomic bomb explosion, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the assassination of President Kennedy, to the Watergate scandal, the book comprehensively covers the spiritual outlook of Americans, social fashion, the living conditions of different social strata, and even the quirks of the entertainment industry, the popular clothing of women, the trendy pursuits of teenagers, and even the evolution of English vocabulary and people's views on sexuality. For every reader, reading this book is the simplest and most effective way to gain a profound understanding of America in essence. This book was published by the Commercial Press in 1979 and received positive responses from Chinese readers at the time and in the long years that followed, even greatly influencing the writing of a large number of Chinese journalists.