Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A unique and dynamic look at a pivotal year in American history and culture. There were seismic shifts taking place in 1966. The Supreme Court's Miranda warnings decision. A World Series upset. The official recognition of the Major League Baseball Players Union. A salacious best seller. The television debut of Batman. Five successful missions in NASA's Project Gemini. 1966 was a year that transformed American culture. In Do You Believe in Magic?: Baseball and America in the Groundbreaking Year of 1966, David Krell goes beyond the headlines of '66 to reveal the importance of this underappreciated year in history. Using the baseball season as a unifying thread, Krell also examines the Space Race, television, film, politics, music, and more, revealing that innovation was the common theme for this extraordinary year. With a vivid narrative, archival photos, exclusive interviews, and contemporary news accounts, Do You Believe in Magic? transports readers back to a fascinating year in American history.
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A unique and dynamic look at a pivotal year in American history and culture. There were seismic shifts taking place in 1966. The Supreme Court's Miranda warnings decision. A World Series upset. Jacqueline Susann's salacious best seller Valley of the Dolls. The television debut of Batman. Five successful missions in NASA's Project Gemini. It was truly a momentous year in America. In Do You Believe in Magic? Baseball and America in the Groundbreaking Year of 1966, David Krell goes beyond the headlines to reveal the importance of this underappreciated year in history. Using the baseball season as a unifying thread, Krell also examines the Space Race, television, film, politics, music, and more, revealing that innovation was the common theme during this extraordinary time. With a vivid narrative, archival photos, exclusive interviews, and contemporary news accounts, Do You Believe in Magic? presents the powerful stories and impactful moments from a fascinating year that transformed America forever.
Synopsis
This book offers a unique look at a pivotal year in American history, tracing the significant events of 1966 by using the baseball season as its narrative arc, but also examining the Space Race, television, film, politics, music, and more.