Us History from JB Books

Garden City, New York: Junior Deluxe Editions, 1964. Book. Illus. by Emil Weiss. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (?).. An inspiring look at the heroism of the great architects of American democracy from John Quincy Adams to Robert A.Taft written by the former President expressly for children; contains wonderful b/w illustrations and a moving special memorial foreword by Robert F.… Read more about this item

Colorado Springs: Ralph Myles Publisher, Inc., 1969. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A unique history of the Fenian Movement, i.e. the Irish of Ireland and North America who plotted and struggled in the late 19th century to foment revolution at home in Ireland and to establish an independent revolutionary Irish state carved out of… Read more about this item

National Federation of Republican Women, 1984. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. First Paperback Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A compilation of quotations from President Ronald Reagan drawn from speeches and remarks which reflect his political philosophy and commitment to American values and conservative ideals. Softcover, 133pp. A very nice copy. Rare in this original printing. Size: 12mo… Read more about this item

New York: Warner Books, 1997. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Paperback Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. An experienced judge presents his views on the downward slide of American justice, he seeing countless criminals of all sorts being set free thanks to liberal policies and interpretations of the law, technicalities, judicial activism, and social pressures. Author presents a… Read more about this item

New York: Times Books, 1978. Book. Illus. by Alfred Jacob Miller, George Catlin, Charles Bodmer. Very Good+. Hardcover. First Edition.. The former White House chief of staff to US President Richard Nixon relates an inside view of the progression of events during the 'Watergate' political crisis of the early 1970s which resulted in Nixon's resignation from office. Has much information… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An illuminating analysis of the introduction into early American society of gentility and civilized mores, the development of personal and societal concerns for style, taste, aesthetics, beauty, and politeness, and how these concerns changed American culture and society, reflected in a… Read more about this item

Colorado Springs: Ralph Myles Publisher, Inc., 1969. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A bold statement on the need for citizens to concern themselves with survival in the face of increasing government power, abuses of the US Constitution, the fomenting of wars, repression at home, much more, the author challenging many assumptions and belief systems… Read more about this item

Marietta: Longstreet Press, Inc., 1996. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A fascinating analysis of America's various 'Far Right' groups and organizations that espouse racism and anti-Jewish outlooks or similar views, including Posse Comitatus, the Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nations, the CSA ('The Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord'),… Read more about this item

New York: Walker and Company, 1989. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Printing.. A clear, concise, and lively history of the US Supreme Court, its history and composition, and exploring ideas and principles associated iwth it, e.g. judicial review, federalism, equal protection, and other concepts and their applications. A great introduction to possibly the most respected American governmental institution; contains illustrations, bibliography,… Read more about this item

Cleveland: World Syndicate Publishing Company, 1937. Book. Very Good-. Hardcover. First Edition (?).. A volume in the 'History of the World' series, this volume encompassing US history from the assassination of US President Abrahan Lincoln through to President Franklin Roosevelt's 'New Deal' policies; contains illustrations, a copy of the United States Constitution, a list of the US Presidents, a copy… Read more about this item

Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 1984. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. A fascinating, detailed history of the many eastern European Jews who migrated to New York City and made their fortunes there, the author showcasing numerous individual families and their experiences and achievements as well as providing a rich flavor of their times. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains glossy… Read more about this item

New York: Random House, 1982. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A leadering conservative theorist offers his analysis of the evolution of American politics in the modern era, the impact of mass media upon public perceptions and elections, the potentialities and limitations of the Republican Party, the successes and blunders of leading politicans,… Read more about this item

New York: Random House, 1997. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (?).. A dramatic account of the US government frantically trying to stop and limit the apparent 1989 outbreak and spread in the United States of the deadly Ebola virus. Contains much information on exotic 'hot' viruses that can spread, or eventually will spread, to the West via the typically fast… Read more about this item

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1991. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A fascinating revelatory history of the forces behind the 'Watergate' scandal that brought down US President Richard Nixon in the 1970s, the political and personal agendas that combined to create the scandal, the key players hitherto unknown, more; contains numerous glossy… Read more about this item

New York: E. P. Dutton, 1982. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A rich and penetrating portrait of the life and career of the famed American lady journalist and politician, casting much light on her times, the personages around her, family background and portraits, and the social and political milieu in which… Read more about this item

New York: Crown Publishers, 2011. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A critical look at American politician Sarah Palin - the Alaska governor catapulted into the limelight when she joined US presidential candidate John McCain in the 2008 race for the White House. Has much information on her personal life, how she… Read more about this item

New York: Viking: Penguin Group, 2011. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A nicely-crafted biography of the great navigator and a history of his four fateful voyages to the New World, attempting to assess his thinking and goals, the reasons for his successes and failures, the conditions and cultural restraints of the times, much more.… Read more about this item

Belmont: American Opinion, 1964. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. First Edition (thus).. A reprinting fo the article that first appeared in the May 1964 edition of 'American Opinion' published by the John Birch Society. which details the political career of American Senator Joseph McCarthy whose fame arose from his statements about communist inroads and subversion within the US government and… Read more about this item

New York: Random House, 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Fourth Printing.. A massive inside portrait of how Washington D.C. really works, how power is attained, used, misused, abused, wielded responsibly and irresponsibly, the people and politicians are drawn to or repelled from it, full of fascinating anecdotes and historical facts and occurrences. A large, heavy hardcover with dust jacket, contains bibliography,… Read more about this item

New York: Sentinel : Penguin Group, 2005. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Former Owner Signature. First Edition (stated).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A highly revelatory biography of the former First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State, uncovering a great deal of duplicity, criminality, and shadowy motives in virtually all her doings as a politician and wife of President Bill… Read more about this item