The Truman Years, 1945-1953 (Seminar Studies in History Series) [Paperback]

Mark S. Byrnes (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0582329043 | ISBN-13: 978-0582329041 | Publication Date: September 8, 2000

A concise, yet thorough examination of the critical postwar years in the US. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject, valuable in bringing the reader up-to-speed on the area being examined, followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography. Argues that the major trends and themes of American history have their origins during these years. The author synthesizes the recent Truman literature and explains the links between domestic U.S. political and social trends and cold war foreign policy. For those interested in modern US history.

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A concise, yet thorough examination of the critical postwar years in the US. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject, valuable in bringing the reader up-to-speed on the area being examined, followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography. Argues that the major trends and themes of American history have their origins during these years. The author synthesizes the recent Truman literature and explains the links between domestic U.S. political and social trends and cold war foreign policy. For those interested in modern US history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Longman (September 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582329043
• ISBN-13: 978-0582329041
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Truman Era Never Been So Exhilerating, May 22, 2001

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This review is from: The Truman Years, 1945-1953 (Seminar Studies in History Series) (Paperback)

The Truman Years is an insightful, surprisingly readable analysis of a defining era in American political history. Byrnes has certainly expended considerable effort in bringing the Cold War to students of history in an entertaining yet scholarly fashion. Even those readers not receiving academic credit will enjoy this fascinating study.