Karabell, Zachary

A history of the presidential campaign of 1948, explaining how Harry Truman managed to snatch what seemed to be a sure victory from his opponent, New York governor Thomas Dewey; and examines the impact of Henry Wallace's left-wing Progressive Party, and Strom Thurmond's right-wing States' Rights Party on the election.

Examines the relationship between Muslim, Christian, and Jewish coexistence in the Middle East that spans fourteen centuries.

Examines the 1948 presidential campaign, the political climate, the media involvement and how Harry Truman won.

Describes how the building of the Suez Canal was not only the greatest engineering feat of the nineteenth century, but also symbolized the hopes and dreams of two vastly different cultures.

Narrates the history behind the design and construction of the Suez Canal in Egypt.

Presents a biography of Chester Alan Arthur, who was president from 1881 to 1885, after the assassination of James Garfield, and describes his life and achievements in the White House.