Bibliograph

1968, the year that rocked the world, Mark Kurlansky

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1968, the year that rocked the world, Mark Kurlansky

Language

eng

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libretto or text

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not applicable

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other

Main title

1968

Oclc number

180943169

Responsibility statement

Mark Kurlansky

Sub title

the year that rocked the world

Summary

In this highly opinionated and highly readable history, Kurlansky makes a case for why 1968 has lasting relevance in the United States and around the world. Whether you agree or disagree with its points, you'll find it makes for fascinating reading. With this monumental new book, award-winning author Mark Kurlansky has written his most ambitious work to date: a singular and ultimately definitive look at a pivotal moment in history. In many, ways, this momentous year led us to where we are today. Whether through youth and music, politics and war, economics and the media, Mark Kurlansky shows how, in 1968, twelve volatile months transformed who we were as a people. But above all, he gives a new insight into the underlying causes of the unique historical phenomenon that was the year 1968

Table Of Contents

Part 1: The winter of our discontent -- Part 2: Prague spring -- Part 3: The summer Olympics -- Part 4: The fall of Nixon

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Nineteen hundred and sixty-eight

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