The cycles of american history pdf

Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Schlesinger Jr.. Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Schlesinger Jr. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. In this updated edition, the prominent political historian continues to reflect on the "recurring struggle between pragmatism and idealism in the American soul" Time. Faced with a new century, a new millennium, and social Arthur M. Faced with a new century, a new millennium, and social and technological revolutions, Schlesinger confronts the possibility of a revolution in American political cycles.

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Be the first to ask a question about The Cycles of American History. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of The Cycles of American History. Mar 04, Lauren Albert rated it it was amazing Shelves: history-american , essays. Smart smart smart. That's what I kept thinking. I particularly liked his essay on affirmative government. But I think I'll let him speak for himself or let the others who he let speak for him speak for him!

If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the soldiers, nothing is safe.

Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? I do not wish to decry algebra, but I prefer practical arithmetic. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself. Nov 22, Tom rated it liked it Shelves: history.

This is the first book where I encountered the idea of cycles in history. One year and three days - a nice long stretch to have a book as a companion. I jumped in and out of this book of essays, appreciating Schlesinger's examination of historical topics and recognizing the essays as historical documents themselves from the middle of the Reagan presidency. The final major essay dealt with the cycle of presidential reputations, noting the ebb and flow of appreciation for Presidents Hoover, Eisenhower and Kennedy.

It would not have hurt to skip "Leadership and Democracy One year and three days - a nice long stretch to have a book as a companion.

It would not have hurt to skip "Leadership and Democracy". Apr 10, Matt Shake rated it really liked it. A very convincing argument for the inherent stability of the American political system--which has aided in the relative social stability of this nation.

The book argues that the founders knew what they were doing when they designed this system so that no political faction of the American political landscape could easily dominate others. A convincing antidote to the social and political cynicism that abounds in America today including in my own mind sometimes!

Still I can't help wonder what Sch A very convincing argument for the inherent stability of the American political system--which has aided in the relative social stability of this nation.

Still I can't help wonder what Schlesinger would think of recent events like the Supreme Court's argument that limiting corporate finance of political campaigns constituted a violation of free speech protections. Kennedy, and Robert F. He served as special assistant and "court historian" to President Kennedy from to He wrote a detailed account of the Kennedy Administration, from the transition period to the president's state funeral, titled A Thousand Days.

In , he actively supported the presidential campaign of Senator Robert F. Kennedy until Kennedy's assassination in the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, , and wrote the biography Robert Kennedy and His Times several years later.

He popularized the term "imperial presidency" during the Nixon administration by writing the book The Imperial Presidency. His father was also a well-known historian. Search review text. Lauren Albert. Smart smart smart. That's what I kept thinking. I particularly liked his essay on affirmative government.

But I think I'll let him speak for himself or let the others who he let speak for him speak for him! If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the soldiers, nothing is safe. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? I do not wish to decry algebra, but I prefer practical arithmetic.

And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself. This is the first book where I encountered the idea of cycles in history.

One year and three days - a nice long stretch to have a book as a companion. I jumped in and out of this book of essays, appreciating Schlesinger's examination of historical topics and recognizing the essays as historical documents themselves from the middle of the Reagan presidency.

The final major essay dealt with the cycle of presidential reputations, noting the ebb and flow of appreciation for Presidents Hoover, Eisenhower and Kennedy. It would not have hurt to skip "Leadership and Democracy". Matt Shake. A very convincing argument for the inherent stability of the American political system--which has aided in the relative social stability of this nation.