Immersed in Great Affairs

Immersed in Great AffairsA biography of the influential journalist and historian Allan Nevins. Immersed in Great Affairs is the first book length biography of noted historian and journalist Allan Nevins. In a career that spanned nearly three quarters of the twentieth century, Nevins won two Pulitzer Prizes, helped draft John F. Kennedy's acceptance speech at the 1960 Democratic National Convention, composed the monumental eight volume history of the American Civil War, Ordeal

his sister

laying the foundations of the British Empire and modern fiscal state

This unforgettable collection will introduce American audiences to one of the most gifted contemporary playwrights working in Britain

attracting large audiences

and Farid Shawqi

Eminent clinicians and researchers examine the complexities of improving mental health in rural practice and offer clear recommendations which can be adapted into current practice and training programs

fashion historians

28 of Geraldine Gesell's former students and colleagues present aspects of ritual and religion on Crete

Set in Philadelphia and Harlem

Published while the poet was working as a barber in Buffalo

and projects these thoughts toward the future

grass peas and common beans