Examines the life of patriot and statesman Samuel Adams, focusing on his role in urging the American colonies to seek independence from Great Britain, and in organizing the government of the new nation.
Jack Burden, a young journalist, is asked by soon-to-be governor Willie Stark to uncover a scandal in Judge Irwin's past. Jack weighs the consequences.
triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic
Ellis, Joseph J
2007
Presents a historical account of the twenty-eight years between the start of the War for Independence in 1775 and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, focusing on significant people and events in the founding of the American nation.
Examines life in the United States during the past three decades, looking at public figures, ordinary citizens, social conditions, business, politics, and more.
Examines the life of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize-winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai, who made a stand in the face of opposition to women's rights and started an effort to restore Kenya's ecosystem.
Profiles of major figures in American politics, from Bella Abzug through Woodrow Wilson, arranged alphabetically, by area of activity, and by year of birth.
From her Roswell Command Center, Hillary Rodham rules the Known Solar System. Then a mysterious break-in occurs at the Hollywood Wax Museum, with several famous Wax Figures reported missing. Overnight, vampiric ritual murders of young women begin taking place with alarming frequency. From Roswell to Kennebunkport, sightings of undead national icons rock the Media.
After being publicly jilted by gubernatorial candidate Oliver Russell, advertising executive Leslie Stewart plots the rest of her life with an eye toward destroying the ambitious politician.
Willie Stark, a well-intentioned idealistic back-country lawyer, is unable to resist greed for power and lust for politics during his rise and fall as an American demagogue.
