Synopses & Reviews
From his entrance into Democratic leadership circles in the 1950s through his years in the Kennedy administration and up until his last days, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., was always at the vital center of American politics. For more than half a century, the master historian recorded his experiences and opinions in journals that together form an intimate chronicle of life at the highest levels of American politics and culture in postwar America. This extraordinary volume contains his candid thoughts about the signal events of our time, from the Bay of Pigs to the devastating assassinations of the 1960s, from Vietnam to Watergate, and from the fall of the Soviet Union to Bush v. Gore. Filled with Schlesinger?s trademark acerbic wit and tremendous insight,
Journals is a fitting tribute to a most remarkable American life.
Review
[A] posthumous bombshell . . . moving and monumental.
Janet Maslin, The New York Times
For those who wish to understand the politics of those five decades, Journals is essential.
The Boston Globe
Synopsis
From his years in the Kennedy administration up until his last days, Schlesinger was always at the center of American politics. Filled with his trademark acerbic wit and tremendous insight, "Journals" contains the author's candid thoughts about the signal events of the last 50 years.
About the Author
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. (19172007) was a renowned American historian, social critic, and prolific author of numerous books. He was awarded the National Book Award and the National Humanities Medal as well as twice winning the Pulitzer Prize.