A. J. Baime The Accidental President
Last updated date: December 2, 2021
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World War II fans will also be drawn to this book that details President Harry Truman's first 120 days in office after FDR’s sudden death. Truman’s administration oversaw the fall of Berlin, the first atomic explosion, the end of the Nazis and the victory at Okinawa. There's a lot to learn about in this text.
In our analysis of 14 expert reviews, the A. J. Baime The Accidental President placed 5th when we looked at the top 6 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
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A hypnotically fast-paced, masterful reporting of Harry Truman’s first 120 days as president, when he took on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and a secret weapon of unimaginable power—marking the most dramatic rise to greatness in American history. Chosen as FDR’s fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man. That is, until he was shockingly thrust in over his head after FDR’s sudden death. The first four months of Truman’s administration saw the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the mass starvation in Europe, the Potsdam Conference, the controversial decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the surrender of imperial Japan, and finally, the end of World War II and the rise of the Cold War. No other president had ever faced so much in such a short period of time. The Accidental President escorts readers into the situation room with Truman during a tumultuous, history-making 120 days, when the stakes were high and the challenges even higher.
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An Overview On Biography & History Books
Historical novels are non-fiction and tell stories about past ages with realistic details and facts. Some center around historical events like the bombing of Pearl Harbor or the Holocaust, while others focus on historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. They usually try to portray broader views of past societies and reflect on how the events impacted peoples’ lives.
Like historical novels, historical fiction novels transport readers back to past times and places. They are packed with details of their particular time periods and as far as that goes. Information about the traditions, manners, customs, manners, social norms are accurate and authentic, as are much of the events and people described.
In the case of historical fiction, the setting, plot, dialogues, characters and conflicts are open to interpretation and can be a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Thus, these works can transport readers to another time and place, but at the expense of some accuracy.
Historical and historical fiction are similar genres, but purists generally prefer non-fiction historical novels. They are fascinated with facts and figures and also enjoy personal accounts (memoirs) that retell exactly how things happened.
When shopping for historical books to buy for gifts, think about what the recipient’s hobbies and interests are. For example, a child who wanted to dress up as Cleopatra for Halloween might be interested in Egyptian history. Someone who is really into making their own clothes might like to read a detailed account of Coco Chanel, and a biography about Malcolm X might be perfect for a reader who wants to learn more about African American history.
The Biography & History Book Buying Guide
- Historical books make great holiday gifts for readers of all ages. However, if you are buying for children, see which ages a book is appropriate for. If it is too complicated or discusses complicated or upsetting historical events, you might reconsider your purchase.
- Black history books are more popular than ever, and religious history books also sell well during the holiday season. Either are a great choice for gifts.
- World War II history buffs love to read books that detail the entire war, as well as more focused ones about specific battles, key players like Harry Truman and other war heroes.
- Read the reviews on the back cover of these books. Typically, such reviews are from literary critics or other authors. This is a great source of insight about the texts.
- Just because you like one book by an author, that does not mean that you will enjoy all of their other books. It’s a good rule of thumb, though.
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