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Extraction code: h3nl Title: American Story (all three volumes)
Author: [England] paul johnson
Translator: Qin Chuanan
Douban score: 8.7
Press: CITIC Publishing Group
Publication year: 20 19-6
Page number: 1608
Content introduction:
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Americans do not have the elegance of the French, the rigor of the Germans and the wisdom of the British, but why can they defeat their opponents one by one and develop into the world's number one power?
About John? Winslow and Roger? Williams, Annie. Hutchinson, Cotton? Mather, Franklin and Tom? Paine, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison and other important figures, the author emphasized the influence of religion on their personalities. He painted deeply, including Andrew? Jackson, Chief Justice Marshall, Clay, Lincoln and Jefferson? Deep portraits of Davis and others, and show Grover? Cleveland and Teddy? How did Roosevelt lead the big business and Woodrow era? How Wilson completely changed the role of government. He told Harding, Coolidge, Hoover and Franklin? Roosevelt's New Deal and the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces during World War II put forward new ideas. Then Harry? Investigate Truman's greatness and reevaluate Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Reagan and Bush.
Johnson's views on individuals, events, topics and problems are novel, critical and admirable. He tried to be objective and was willing to debunk the popular myth-Hoover handled the Great Depression very well, and all his ideas were attributed to Franklin? Roosevelt stole it? Roosevelt's New Deal actually prolonged the Great Depression? Nixon knew nothing about Watergate, which was the result of unfair media attacks?
He concluded that Americans are a group of energetic, impetuous, ambitious, informal and farsighted people, always ahead of the times, full of passion for new things and idealistic spirit.
The story of Americans is a story of overcoming difficulties through wisdom and skills, through the strength of faith and will, and through courage and perseverance.
This long-span American general history, written from the perspective of personal life, is full of literariness, drama and vitality. Whether it is personal struggle or national development, this book has great inspiration for today. At the same time, let us reflect on the balance between traditional culture and creativity and pioneering spirit.
Editor's recommendation
Comparable to "Glory and Dream" and "The Story of the Romans"! From men to women, from anonymous to president, this book is a group biography of Americans. A large number of first-hand materials vividly present historical details, writing visionary adventurers, self-made steel tycoons, persevering politicians ... Kissinger strongly recommends it!
1. Kissinger spoke highly of this and was recommended by many well-known media. It is a masterpiece comparable to Glory and Dream and The Story of the Romans!
This book is jointly recommended by seven well-known media: Forbes, Newsweek, American Observer, New York Times Book Review, National Review, Los Angeles Times and Times Literature Supplement. Henry. Kissinger praised it like this: "Paul? Johnson wrote this set of "American stories" from a grand perspective, just like everything that America has experienced. The protagonists in this set of books are men and women, great men and unknown people in American history. Each of them created this great country with their own thoughts, courage and beliefs. "
2. What core question is this book answering? What research has been done on this issue in the past?
This book mainly describes the history of the American people for more than 400 years (from the end of 16 to the end of the 20th century), and discusses how the United States gradually developed from a colonial society to the number one power in the world. There are many books about American history and Americans, but Paul? Johnson's American story is novel in perspective, compared with Eric? Fang Na's American History and William? Manchester's Glory and Dream is a book about history from the perspective of human beings, with a unique humanistic perspective, which is better than similar works by Daniel? Burstin's American: The Course from Colony to Democracy (all three volumes) should be comprehensive, covering a wider range of topics, giving readers a broader perspective, and the language is more beautiful, fluent and readable. Johnson's attention to detail and humanity itself, Bigari? Nash's American People: Creating a Country and a Society is also more resonant.
3. In order to answer this question, from what angle and in what way did the author discuss it?
Different from the straightforward narration of traditional historical works, this book writes history from the perspective of humanism and personal life.
The author regards all Americans as "one person" who constantly solves problems, and any difficulty can be overcome. Starting from their fragile origins, they fought for independence and established their own country. They are dream mechanics, visionary adventurers, self-made steel tycoons and persistent politicians ... Different from the traditional historical works that only focus on Nuo Nuo's narrative, this book brings more life details, and it is a refreshing American social survey, which is easy to read and full of wisdom. Every reader can feel the attitude and backbone of Americans.
Sharp and avant-garde views make people love it!
As an Englishman, the author tries to be objective and is willing to debunk the popular myth-Hoover handled the Great Depression well, and all his ideas are attributed to Franklin? Roosevelt stole it? Roosevelt's New Deal actually prolonged the Great Depression? Nixon knew nothing about Watergate, which was the result of unfair media attacks? In the preface, author Johnson said, "This book has some new and often sharp words to say about every aspect and period of American past. I don't want to hide my views like some historians. These views are here for everyone to see, for everyone to think about and for everyone to question. " His mastery of historical materials and words is amazing, with vivid details and grand analysis.
A large number of first-hand data analysis of historical details, a strong sense of realism and substitution.
The book contains a lot of first-hand information, including letters, diaries, facts, dates and data, which gives people a strong sense of reality. The author made a rigorous textual research on these materials and polished the language. He said: "This task can only be accomplished through ruthless selection and complete rejection of materials, and it can only be made easy to read by approaching some aspects and dealing with them in fascinating details, at the expense of briefly summarizing other aspects. This is my method, just like some early works, covering countless topics. However, my goal is to create a comprehensive record, full of facts, dates and figures. Students who want to know more about American history can use these materials with confidence. " At all stages, I try to present the facts completely, fairly, honestly and objectively, and choose the materials as impartially as possible.
4. What is the present value of this book? Why should we care about this problem?
This "American story" is based on the growth and struggle of Americans, full of positive energy, and it is very inspiring to dreamers with dreams. In addition, the United States, as the world's largest economy, is one of China's important trading partners. As the world's largest country, the United States also has an important influence on China in political, military and diplomatic fields. Today, with the constant trade disputes between China and the United States, the governments of the two countries, business people and entrepreneurs, experts and scholars, and elites all need to sort out the history of Sino-US relations and look at the status quo with an objective, rational and long-term perspective.
Just like the author Paul? Johnson said, "The establishment of the United States of America is one of the great adventures in the history of mankind." "The American people have brought great experiences and lessons to all mankind." This American story describes in detail the development of Americans in various fields, so this book has great social significance in today's society, whether it is personal struggle or national development.
5. What are the most impressive cases in the book and what are the moving places?
Johnson's view of the president of the United States is always different from the traditional concept.
He thinks Warren? Gammel? Harding is a great president, and he is not responsible for the Tipperdom incident or other scandals. Fast forward to Herbert? Hoover, the author thinks that he handled the Great Depression very, very well, and all his ideas were rejected by Democrat Franklin? Roosevelt stole it (as if Roosevelt had never done anything good during his entire presidency). Roosevelt's New Deal may actually cause the Great Depression to last longer than it should. Democrat Lyndon? Baines? Even if Johnson tries to help the elderly, women and the poor, he is evil in the author's view. Nixon, a Republican, is the greatest president in the history of the world. He handled the Vietnam War brilliantly. Obviously, it is black, lazy, nosy white students and free media that turn the public against Vietnam. This is a war that could have been completely won. Nixon knew nothing about Watergate. It is untrue that he obstructs judicial justice. What persecuted him was false news. He was unfairly attacked by the media from the beginning. Reagan's high deficit somehow Bicart's low deficit is higher, because Reagan is smart, but a little forgetful; Women's contribution in the 1990s was enormous, 10,000 times stronger than what stupid job statistics told us. What Clinton did was to control and restrain these welfare queens.
His comments on presidents are different, and the characters in his works are vivid and unforgettable before your eyes.
Celebrity media recommendation
Paul. Johnson's American Story takes people as the theme, from men to women, from great men to nobody, and records their strength, foresight, courage and self-confidence, which constitute American history. This book will give those pessimists hope and dispel their fears. Henry? Alfred. Kissinger
This bold, fearless and adventurous book can be described as a magnificent and outstanding work. Forbes
This is a subtle survey-readable and intelligent, and of course you can decide whether to hate or please according to your own preferences. Newsweek
This book challenges people's existing consensus ... It has incredible positive power and rich imagination. Even if some places are ridiculous, it will always make people think in a good direction. -"American Observer"
This book captures many controversial topics and many wonderful and strange information ... and it also provides you with such a rare opportunity to witness a person trying to explain the 400-year history of the United States and dig out experiences and lessons that are beneficial to Americans and all mankind. -The New York Times Book Review
This is a vivid and unforgettable work ... it proves to you that history can be as beautiful as literature. -"National Review"
A brand-new, readable and avant-garde survey. Johnson is full of unique and wise ideas. -Los Angeles Times
The author's fascinating and grounded narrative style is more communicative than any post-modern theorist and self-dazzling and knowledgeable critic, which makes more people know more about history. -The Times Literary Supplement
About the author:
Paul. Johnson
One of the famous historians, journalists, speakers and writers of our time, he was selected as one of the top 100 people in Time magazine in 2000. In 2006, Johnson was elected president of the United States George W.? Bush awarded the President the Medal of Freedom. 20 16 was awarded the Commander of the British Empire for his contribution to literature.
Johnson 1928 was born in Manchester, England, and graduated from Modlin College, Oxford University. He first became famous in 1950s, when he was a journalist, wrote for New Politician magazine and later worked as an editor. 1952 in may, Johnson witnessed the reaction of the Paris police to the riots, and thus began to hold left-wing political views. He used to be the editor of The New Politician. As a radical leftist, he took a favorable attitude towards students during the Paris student movement from 65438 to 0969. But later, under the influence of Margaret Thatcher, his thoughts turned right, and he became one of Thatcher's speech writers and close advisers, and also an intellectual representative who supported British political conservatism. "In the 1970s, the situation in Britain was worrying, but the left didn't respond. I began to hate the overly powerful trade unions that were destroying Britain, "he recalled in 2004. "
He wrote all the year round and published 40 Yu Ben books, covering a wide range of fields, including anthropology, contemporary history, art and architecture history, biographies, memoirs and religious subjects, including stories of Art Nouveau, heroes, creative masters, intellectuals, English history, Jewish history, contemporary and so on. He is also a senior writer for the Daily Telegraph, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and other famous media.
Translator: Qin Chuanan
Qin Chuanan, a native of Jiangxi, now lives in Beijing. He was engaged in literary creation in his early years and published novels, poems and other literary works. He has been engaged in translation since 2004. So far, he has published more than 50 translations, including The Great Recession, Modernity, History of Political Thought, Washington Alarm Bell, Selected Works of Schumpeter, etc.