William Manchester

Portrait of a President (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

An up-close look at John F. Kennedy by one of his closest confidants, a New York Times-bestselling biographer. Written by a prize-winning historian and biographer of such giants as Winston S. Churchill and Douglas MacArthur, this intimately detailed account provides a rare personal glimpse into the emotions behind the Kennedy administration-from the elation of victory to the frustrating challenges facing a young president at a pivotal turning point in US history. Originally published in 1962-before the assassination of JFK-Portrait of a President is William Manchester's first biography of the thirty-fifth president of the United States. In addition to firsthand encounters with JFK, the biography draws from over forty interviews conducted in the first year of his presidency. In speaking with those closest to the commander-in-chief, both in his administration and his family, Manchester captures a complete portrait of one of the most highly regarded figures of the twentieth century. This edition includes a new introduction and epilogue written by Manchester in the aftermath of November 1963, adding to the mythos by documenting not just how President Kennedy lived, but also the legacy he left behind.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: RosettaBooks
• Seitenzahl: 286
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780795350375
• Artikelnr.: 47816071

Autorenporträt

William Manchester (1922-2004) was a journalist, Professor of History Emeritus at Wesleyan University, and the best-selling author of several noted histories, novels, and biographies. Notable works include The Last Lion, a biography of Winston Churchill spanning several volumes; American Caesar, on the life of Douglas MacArthur; The Arms of Krupp, A World Lit Only By Fire; and The Death of a President. His awards include the Dag Hammarskjold International Literary Prize, the National Humanities Medal, the Abraham Lincoln Literary Award, and the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.