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A Life in the Twentieth Century: Innocent Beginnings, 1917-1950

by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
RM29.51 MYR Now RM14.57 MYR Save 51% more
A Life in the Twentieth Century: Innocent Beginnings, 1917-1950 - Thryft
A Life in the Twentieth Century: Innocent Beginnings, 1917-1950 - Thryft

An intimate memoir capturing the essence of history.

This book could be a good read for someone who wants to experience history through personal anecdotes. Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. provides a unique perspective, blending his personal experiences with the events that shaped the world. It's a captivating and insightful journey through the twentieth century, allowing readers to understand the historical context in a personal and relatable way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Life in the Twentieth Century: Innocent Beginnings, 1917-1950

by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
RM29.51 MYR Now RM14.57 MYR Save 51% more
ISBN: 9780395707524
Authors: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Politics
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Biography, History, War, World History, American History, Politics, Autobiography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 81 readers)

Description

A memoir of the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian considers events that occurred during his lifetime and that contributed to America's rise to world power status, as told through his personal experiences in childhood, in college, and during war times. 50,000 first printing.
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An intimate memoir capturing the essence of history.

This book could be a good read for someone who wants to experience history through personal anecdotes. Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. provides a unique perspective, blending his personal experiences with the events that shaped the world. It's a captivating and insightful journey through the twentieth century, allowing readers to understand the historical context in a personal and relatable way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.