Alistair Cooke's America - Hardcover

Cooke, Alistair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0563121823 ISBN 13: 9780563121824

Publisher: BBC Books, 1973

Synopsis

In this greatly expanded version of his acclaimed BBC television series, Alistair Cooke takes the story of the USA from before its discovery by Columbus to the present day. This book is wonderfully readable, and again and again bringing into fresh perspective events one thought one knew all about. Lavishly illustrated in colour and , black and white, with paintings, photographs and drawings which supplement the story.

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Review:

'This book is as much a monument to a vanishing civilisation as a history ofthe United States.' CONTEMPORARY REVIEW (Feb 03) 'Cooke knows full well thatthe US is no utopia, but is canny enough not to let that spoil the narrative- which is little short of a celebration ... Cooke presents the reader with a feast of erudition which serves only to elevate his reputation' SLN (Scottish Legion News) (Feb/March 03) * * * * 'It is almost thirty years since Alistair Cooke's celebrated America, which acompanied the marvellous TV series. Now comes a new edition, a splendid gift or an opportunity to replace the dog-eared original languishing on the shelf. Cooke's original text stands, for reasons he explains in his preface to this lavish re-issue.' BOOKS MAGAZINE (Dec

Book Description:

A new, fully updated edition of the award-winning, bestselling classic from one of the world's most respected correspondents.

About this edition

• Publisher: BBC Books
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0563121823
• ISBN 13: 9780563121824
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400