“A relentlessly intelligent book.†―Joseph Joffe; New York Times Book Review “This is not a book about the decline of America; but rather about the rise of everyone else.†So begins Fareed Zakaria’s blockbuster on the United States in the twenty-first century; and the trends he identifies have proceeded faster than anyone anticipated. How might the nation continue to thrive in a truly global era? In this fully updated 2.0 edition; Zakaria answers these questions with his customary lucidity; insight; and imagination.
#392257 in Books 2004-09-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x 1.30 x 5.50l; .98 #File Name: 0393326012496 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. excellentBy CaliforniaPoppyTells the story of The War Between the States focusing on two towns in the Cumberland Valley- one in Virginia and one in Pennsylvania. It draws upon newspaper accounts from each town in a meticulously researched and even-handed way. Tells the story of the war from the viewpoint of the ordinary man; in such a way that you find yourself understanding "the other side". This is not a sentimental book about "our brave boys in blue or gray"- it portrays much of the heartbreak of this war. The language is almost lyrical. The book came about from a university project; yet it lacks clunky academia-ese. I took much longer to read this than most books; as something to savor and consider. Best book on this subject I have ever read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerBrilliant re-cration of life in the Valley; 1861-63.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great reading and introduction to a fine projectBy Tim JohnsonI bought these copies to share with fellow historians. A very fine book and sweeping project.
