Book · 1965 · Politics and government
A thousand days
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My personal favorite though still is a thousand days that I think the way the way in which it Blends Memoir and history the power of so much of the narrative.
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Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s Pulitzer Prize-winning history chronicle captures the vibrant energy, ambition, and policy challenges of the John F. Kennedy administration. On The Book Review in 2024, guest Richard Aldous recommended the work as his personal favorite historical account, praising the seamless way the narrative blends personal memoir with rigorous history alongside the sheer power of its storytelling. Furthermore, on an episode of Behind the Bastards in 2024, the host highlighted Schlesinger's remarkable career as a political writer, noting his role in chronicling the Kennedy White House, influencing Robert F. Kennedy's presidential run, and coining the influential political term 'imperial presidency.' The book remains a definitive contemporary account of the era, offering readers an insider's view of Cold War diplomacy, civil rights developments, and the inner workings of presidential power. Historians and political enthusiasts frequently return to Schlesinger's writing for its literary grace, analytical depth, and vivid character portraits of the prominent figures who defined a turbulent and transformative decade in American history.
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Richard Aldous my personal favorite though still is a thousand days that I think the way the way in which it Blends Memoir… 1
“my personal favorite though still is a thousand days that I think the way the way in which it Blends Memoir and history the power of so much of the narrative”
Robert Evans Over a long career as a political writer, he laid down the definitive first biography of JFK's White House,… 1
“Over a long career as a political writer, he laid down the definitive first biography of JFK's White House, he convinced RFK to run for president, he then wrote a definitive book about RFK after he was assassinated, he invented the term the imperial presidency!”