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James Gaines

    James R. Gaines is an American journalist and author celebrated for his distinguished career as a magazine editor. He possesses a profound understanding of journalism, evident in his ability to shape influential media content. His leadership at prominent publications like Time, Life, and People showcases a talent for innovative editorial direction. Gaines's approach emphasizes both the quality of content and the strategic expansion of media brands, extending his expertise to international publishing consultancy.

    The Fifties
    Evening in the Palace of Reason
    • Evening in the Palace of Reason

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.9(40)Add rating

      In one corner, a godless young warrior, Voltaire's heralded philosopher-king', the It Boy of the Enlightenment. In the other, a devout if bad-tempered old composer of outdated' music, a scorned genius in his last years. The sparks from their brief conflict illuminate a turbulent age.

      Evening in the Palace of Reason
    • The Fifties

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(222)Add rating

      A bold and original argument that upends the myth of the Fifties as a decade of conformity to celebrate the solitary, brave individuals who pioneered the radical gay rights, feminist, civil rights, and environmental movements, from historian James R. Gaines. číst celé

      The Fifties