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Hardback. Condition: Good. "Michael Korda has delivered a jewel of a short life of Ulysses S. Grant, a general deadly on the battlefield and unprepossessing off it. As a biographer Korda is Grant-like himself: unambiguous, decisive, clear. The book is a joy to read."  --Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove The first officer since George Washington to become a four-star general in the United States Army, Ulysses S. Grant was a man who managed to end the Civil War on a note of grace, and was the only president between Andrew Jackson and Woodrow Wilson to serve eight consecutive years in the White House. The son of an Ohio tanner, he has long been remembered as a brilliant general but a failed president whose second term ended in financial and political scandal. But now acclaimed, bestselling author Michael Korda offers a dramatic reconsideration of the man, his life, and his presidency. Ulysses S. Grant is an evenhanded and stirring portrait of a flawed leader who nevertheless ably guided America through a pivotal juncture in its history.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. "[A] beguiling biography. . . . Korda is at his best describing, after the heroics in the desert, the touching antiheroics of Lawrence's later life." -- New York Times Book Review A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and a New York Times Editor's Choice--the definitive biography of the legendary British soldier, scholar and adventurer who became a myth even in his lifetime, T. E. Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia." From Michael Korda, author of the New York Times bestselling Eisenhower biography Ike and the captivating Battle of Britain book With Wings Like Eagles, comes the critically-acclaimed definitive biography of T. E. Lawrence--the legendary British soldier, strategist, scholar, and adventurer whose exploits as "Lawrence of Arabia" created a legacy of mythic proportions in his own lifetime. Many know T.E. Lawrence from David Lean's Oscar-winning 1962 biopic--based, itself, upon Lawrence's autobiographical Seven Pillars of Wisdom--but in the tradition of modern biographers like John Meacham, David McCullough, and Barbara Leaming, Michael Korda's penetrating new examination reveals new depth and character in the twentieth century's quintessential English hero. But who was the real man behind the myth of Lawrence of Arabia? Military Strategist: Discover the military genius who mastered guerrilla warfare and insurgency, leading a successful campaign against the vast Ottoman Empire with a handful of followers. The Man Behind the Myth: Based on previously secret documents, Korda reveals the complex, driven man behind the legend, from his heroics in the desert to the touching antiheroics of his later life. Creator of Nations: Explore Lawrence's crucial role as a diplomat at the Paris Peace Conference and his influence on the formation of the modern Middle East. Espionage and Intelligence: Delve into the shadowy world of the Arab Bureau and British intelligence as Lawrence navigates the high-stakes political landscape of World War I.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. "[A] beguiling biography. . . . Korda is at his best describing, after the heroics in the desert, the touching antiheroics of Lawrence's later life." -- New York Times Book Review A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and a New York Times Editor's Choice--the definitive biography of the legendary British soldier, scholar and adventurer who became a myth even in his lifetime, T. E. Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia." From Michael Korda, author of the New York Times bestselling Eisenhower biography Ike and the captivating Battle of Britain book With Wings Like Eagles, comes the critically-acclaimed definitive biography of T. E. Lawrence--the legendary British soldier, strategist, scholar, and adventurer whose exploits as "Lawrence of Arabia" created a legacy of mythic proportions in his own lifetime. Many know T.E. Lawrence from David Lean's Oscar-winning 1962 biopic--based, itself, upon Lawrence's autobiographical Seven Pillars of Wisdom--but in the tradition of modern biographers like John Meacham, David McCullough, and Barbara Leaming, Michael Korda's penetrating new examination reveals new depth and character in the twentieth century's quintessential English hero. But who was the real man behind the myth of Lawrence of Arabia? Military Strategist: Discover the military genius who mastered guerrilla warfare and insurgency, leading a successful campaign against the vast Ottoman Empire with a handful of followers. The Man Behind the Myth: Based on previously secret documents, Korda reveals the complex, driven man behind the legend, from his heroics in the desert to the touching antiheroics of his later life. Creator of Nations: Explore Lawrence's crucial role as a diplomat at the Paris Peace Conference and his influence on the formation of the modern Middle East. Espionage and Intelligence: Delve into the shadowy world of the Arab Bureau and British intelligence as Lawrence navigates the high-stakes political landscape of World War I.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 marked a turning point in the history of the Soviet Union. For the first time, the West was able to see the level of dissent that existed in Communist Bloc nations, and the cruel tyranny with which opposition movements were suppressed. Although the Soviets were eventually able to stop the revolution, this was the first step towards their ultimate failure. Author Michael Korda witnessed these events firsthand. Along with several fellow Oxford undergraduates, Korda brought much-needed medical supplies to Hungary during the Revolution, and stayed to witness and participate in the uprising. He returns to those days in Journey to a Revolution, where he tells not only his own story, but also the story of a country fighting back after years of cruel mistreatment.Michael Korda is the New York Times bestselling author of Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Cat People. He lives with his wife Margaret in Dutchess Country, New York."Fascinating, vivid, and, of course, wonderfully written." -- Henry Kissinger. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "Bold and refreshing. Korda writes with great elegance and flair."  --Wall Street Journal Michael Korda's brilliant work of history takes the reader back to the summer of 1940, when fewer than three thousand young fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force--often no more than nine hundred on any given day--stood between Hitler and the victory that seemed almost within his grasp. Korda recreates the intensity of combat in the "long, delirious, burning blue" of the sky above southern England and, perhaps, for the first time, traces the entire complex web of political, diplomatic, scientific, industrial, and human decisions that led inexorably to the world's first, greatest, and most decisive air battle. Winston Churchill memorable said about the Battle of Britain, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Here is the story of "the few," and how they prevailed against the odds, deprived Hitler of victory, and saved the world during three epic months in 1940. Korda's sweeping narrative account explores every facet of this pivotal moment in military history: Leadership and Command: Explore the clash of wills between Winston Churchill's resolve, Sir Hugh Dowding's quiet genius, and Hermann Göring's fatal arrogance. Revolutionary Technology: Uncover the secret history of radar and the race to design the legendary fighter planes that would rule the skies over Britain. Decisive Air Combat: Experience the day-by-day intensity of the dogfights as the Royal Air Force faces the full might of the Luftwaffe. The Human Story of "The Few": Meet the pilots who stood between Hitler and invasion, and understand the impossible odds they faced in the summer of 1940.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. "Bold and refreshing. Korda writes with great elegance and flair."  --Wall Street Journal Michael Korda's brilliant work of history takes the reader back to the summer of 1940, when fewer than three thousand young fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force--often no more than nine hundred on any given day--stood between Hitler and the victory that seemed almost within his grasp. Korda recreates the intensity of combat in the "long, delirious, burning blue" of the sky above southern England and, perhaps, for the first time, traces the entire complex web of political, diplomatic, scientific, industrial, and human decisions that led inexorably to the world's first, greatest, and most decisive air battle. Winston Churchill memorable said about the Battle of Britain, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Here is the story of "the few," and how they prevailed against the odds, deprived Hitler of victory, and saved the world during three epic months in 1940. Korda's sweeping narrative account explores every facet of this pivotal moment in military history: Leadership and Command: Explore the clash of wills between Winston Churchill's resolve, Sir Hugh Dowding's quiet genius, and Hermann Göring's fatal arrogance. Revolutionary Technology: Uncover the secret history of radar and the race to design the legendary fighter planes that would rule the skies over Britain. Decisive Air Combat: Experience the day-by-day intensity of the dogfights as the Royal Air Force faces the full might of the Luftwaffe. The Human Story of "The Few": Meet the pilots who stood between Hitler and invasion, and understand the impossible odds they faced in the summer of 1940.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. "Bold and refreshing. Korda writes with great elegance and flair."  --Wall Street Journal Michael Korda's brilliant work of history takes the reader back to the summer of 1940, when fewer than three thousand young fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force--often no more than nine hundred on any given day--stood between Hitler and the victory that seemed almost within his grasp. Korda recreates the intensity of combat in the "long, delirious, burning blue" of the sky above southern England and, perhaps, for the first time, traces the entire complex web of political, diplomatic, scientific, industrial, and human decisions that led inexorably to the world's first, greatest, and most decisive air battle. Winston Churchill memorable said about the Battle of Britain, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Here is the story of "the few," and how they prevailed against the odds, deprived Hitler of victory, and saved the world during three epic months in 1940. Korda's sweeping narrative account explores every facet of this pivotal moment in military history: Leadership and Command: Explore the clash of wills between Winston Churchill's resolve, Sir Hugh Dowding's quiet genius, and Hermann Göring's fatal arrogance. Revolutionary Technology: Uncover the secret history of radar and the race to design the legendary fighter planes that would rule the skies over Britain. Decisive Air Combat: Experience the day-by-day intensity of the dogfights as the Royal Air Force faces the full might of the Luftwaffe. The Human Story of "The Few": Meet the pilots who stood between Hitler and invasion, and understand the impossible odds they faced in the summer of 1940.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Fictionalizing the affairs of John Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy with Marilyn Monroe, Michael Korda gives readers the satisfaction of a gripping and dramatic tale centered around the affairs that took the world by storm.Through the eyes of their close friends, this fictional story based on fact takes a look at Marilyn Monroe and her obsessive love for John and Bobby Kennedy and the damage their affairs caused for everyone involved. Seasoned author Michael Korda brings a story that has only been alive in imaginations to life in this stunningly passionate and tragic romance that is lived out against a background of deadly intrigue and threatening drama. Once again, Korda glibly but engagingly dramatizes historical events. -- Publishers Weekly.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Fictionalizing the affairs of John Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy with Marilyn Monroe, Michael Korda gives readers the satisfaction of a gripping and dramatic tale centered around the affairs that took the world by storm.Through the eyes of their close friends, this fictional story based on fact takes a look at Marilyn Monroe and her obsessive love for John and Bobby Kennedy and the damage their affairs caused for everyone involved. Seasoned author Michael Korda brings a story that has only been alive in imaginations to life in this stunningly passionate and tragic romance that is lived out against a background of deadly intrigue and threatening drama. Once again, Korda glibly but engagingly dramatizes historical events. -- Publishers Weekly.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. In the tradition of The Year of Magical Thinking comes a legendary editors unflinching love song about his radiant wife, Margaret, and her battle with cancer.

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. Fictionalizing the affairs of John Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy with Marilyn Monroe, Michael Korda gives readers the satisfaction of a gripping and dramatic tale centered around the affairs that took the world by storm.Through the eyes of their close friends, this fictional story based on fact takes a look at Marilyn Monroe and her obsessive love for John and Bobby Kennedy and the damage their affairs caused for everyone involved. Seasoned author Michael Korda brings a story that has only been alive in imaginations to life in this stunningly passionate and tragic romance that is lived out against a background of deadly intrigue and threatening drama. Once again, Korda glibly but engagingly dramatizes historical events. -- Publishers Weekly.…

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