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Kai Bird

    Kai Bird sa vo svojej tvorbe sústredí na životopisy politických osobností a prostredníctvom novinárskeho prístupu odhaľuje komplexné portréty verejných činiteľov. Jeho písanie sa vyznačuje hĺbkou a precíznym bádaním, čím čitateľom prináša prenikavý pohľad na životy a motivácie kľúčových postáv modernej histórie. Birdove diela predstavujú majstrovské spojenie historickej faktografie a pútavého rozprávania, ktoré rezonuje s čitateľmi hľadajúcimi hlbšie porozumenie politickému dianiu. Jeho práca je cenená pre svoju presnosť a schopnosť podať zložité príbehy zrozumiteľným a pútavým spôsobom.

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    American Prometheus
    • Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, published to exceptional reviews in both the US and the UK, American Prometheus is as compelling a work of biography as it is a significant work of history.

      American Prometheus
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      The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter

      • 784 stránok
      • 28 hodin čítania
      4,4(813)Ohodnotiť

      This book offers a critical analysis of Jimmy Carter's presidency, exploring the intricate balance of his successes and failures. Through the lens of an expert biographer, it delves into the significant events and decisions that shaped his legacy, providing insights into his character and the challenges he faced in office. The narrative not only highlights Carter's achievements but also addresses the controversies and obstacles that marked his time as president, making it a comprehensive study of his impact on American history.

      The Outlier
    • The Color of Truth

      McGeorge Bundy and William Bundy: Brothers in Arms

      • 516 stránok
      • 19 hodin čítania
      4,3(66)Ohodnotiť

      Focusing on the lives of McGeorge and William Bundy, the book explores the brothers' influential roles in shaping American policy during the Cold War and Vietnam. It presents a nuanced narrative that intertwines themes of pride, power, and idealism, revealing the complexities of their decisions and the impact on history. The portrayal is both sensitive and politically charged, offering readers a deep understanding of the personal and professional dynamics that defined their legacy, complemented by a selection of photographs.

      The Color of Truth
    • The Good Spy

      • 448 stránok
      • 16 hodin čítania
      4,0(3130)Ohodnotiť

      A narrative of the making of a CIA officer, a history of twentieth-century conflict in the Middle East, and an hour-by-hour account of the 1983 Beirut Embassy bombing

      The Good Spy
    • Chairman

      John J. McCloy & the Making of the American Establishment

      • 816 stránok
      • 29 hodin čítania

      Set against pivotal historical events such as World War II and the Cold War, the narrative chronicles McCloy's remarkable transformation from a humble "chore boy" to a key figure in American power. The book explores his influence during significant moments like the Cuban missile crisis, the Kennedy assassination, and the Vietnam War, illustrating how he shaped and navigated the complexities of American politics and diplomacy during a transformative era.

      Chairman
    • Das Buch zum Kino-Highlight im Sommer 2023 Oppenheimer wird eines der großen Kino-Highlights im Sommer 2023 sein. Das biografische Thriller-Drama über den »Vater der Atombombe« J. Robert Oppenheimer wartet mit einem beeindruckenden Hollywood-Cast auf: Oscar-Preisträger Casey Affleck, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Cillian Murpy, Gary Oldman und viele andere sind dabei. Der Film, bei dem Christopher Nolan für Regie und Drehbuch verantwortlich zeichnet, basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Sachbuch von Kai Bird und Martin J. Sherwin. Die Pulitzerpreis-gekrönte Biografie zeigt die Ambivalenzen eines Forschers, der sich zwischen Erkenntnisdrang und ethischer Verantwortung entscheiden muss.

      Oppenheimer
    • J. Robert Oppenheimer

      Die Biographie | Die Vorlage zum neuen Film von Christopher Nolan

      Ausgezeichnet mit dem Pulitzer-Preis: Das Buch zum großen Kino-Highlight J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) zählt zu den schillerndsten Figuren der jüngeren Zeitgeschichte. Kai Bird und Martin J. Sherwin erzählen das Leben des »Vaters der Atombombe« und zeigen exemplarisch das Drama eines Forschers, der sich zwischen Erkenntnisdrang und ethischer Verantwortung entscheiden muss. Basierend auf ihrer mit dem Pulitzer-Preis ausgezeichneten Biographie drehte Regisseur Christopher Nolan sein Meisterwerk Oppenheimer .

      J. Robert Oppenheimer