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Description: 1968 by Lewis L. Gould The race for the White House in 1968 was a watershed event in American politics. In this brilliantly succinct narrative analysis, Lewis Gould shows how the events of that tumultuous year changed the way Americans felt about politics and their national leaders. Bitterness over racial issues and the Vietnam War that marked the 1968 election continued to shape national affairs and to rile American society for years afterward. And the election accelerated an erosion of confidence in American institutions that has not yet reached a conclusion. In his lucid account, now revised and updated, Mr. Gould emphasizes the importance of race as the campaigns key issue and examines the now infamous October surprises of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon as he describes the extraordinary events of what Eugene McCarthy later called the Hard Year. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The race for the White House in 1968 was a watershed event in American politics. In this brilliantly succinct narrative analysis, Lewis L. Gould shows how the events of that tumultuous year changed the way Americans felt about politics and their national leaders; how Republicans used the skills they brought to Richard Nixons campaign to create a generation-long ascendancy in presidential politics; and how Democrats, divided and torn after 1968, emerged as only crippled challengers for the White House throughout most of the years until the early twenty-first century. Bitterness over racial issues and the Vietnam War that marked the 1968 election continued to shape national affairs and to rile American society for years afterward. And the election accelerated an erosion of confidence in American institutions that has not yet reached a conclusion. In his lucid account, now revised and updated, Mr. Gould emphasizes the importance of race as the campaigns key issue and examines the now infamous "October surprises" of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon as he describes the extraordinary events of what Eugene McCarthy later called the "Hard Year." Author Biography Lewis L. Gould is emeritus professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. His books include The Modern American Presidency; The Most Exclusive Club: A History of the Modern United States Senate; American First Ladies; and Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans. He lives in Austin, Texas. Table of Contents IntroductionChapter 1: On the Eve of 1968Chapter 2: The President WithdrawsChapter 3: The Violent SpringChapter 4: Nixons the OneChapter 5: Democratic Disaster at ChicagoChapter 6: October SurprisesRecommended Reading Review Engagingly written . . . a classic account.-- "Journal of Southern History"Fast-paced and controversial . . . keeps 1968 fresh in the memory of historians.-- "The Historian" Long Description The race for the White House in 1968 was a watershed event in American politics. In this brilliantly succinct narrative analysis, Lewis L. Gould shows how the events of that tumultuous year changed the way Americans felt about politics and their national leaders; how Republicans used the skills they brought to Richard Nixons campaign to create a generation-long ascendancy in presidential politics; and how Democrats, divided and torn after 1968, emerged as only crippled challengers for the White House throughout most of the years until the early twenty-first century. Bitterness over racial issues and the Vietnam War that marked the 1968 election continued to shape national affairs and to rile American society for years afterward. And the election accelerated an erosion of confidence in American institutions that has not yet reached a conclusion. In his lucid account, now revised and updated, Mr. Gould emphasizes the importance of race as the campaigns key issue and examines the now infamous "October surprises" of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon as he describes the extraordinary events of what Eugene McCarthy later called the "Hard Year." Details ISBN1566638623 Author Lewis L. Gould Language English ISBN-10 1566638623 ISBN-13 9781566638623 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title 1968 2/E Edition 2nd Year 2010 Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc Subtitle The Election That Changed America Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Residence Austin, TX, US Birth 1939 Affiliation University of Texas at Austin UK Release Date 2010-06-16 AU Release Date 2010-06-16 NZ Release Date 2010-06-16 Pages 192 Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc Series American Ways DEWEY 324.9730923 Audience General Edition Description Second Edition Publication Date 2010-04-16 US Release Date 2010-04-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137154087;

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