The Glory and the Dream

The Glory and the Dream is a 1400-page volume by William Manchester, describing the history of the United States between 1932 and 1972. The book is exceptionally detailed, bringing in information not just about historical events, but also about the culture of the United States during the times that were described. The book was initially released in 1975, so its perspective on the early 1970s is very different from most contemporary accounts of the era. The book is no longer in print.

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