Shares an assessment of Kennedy's administration as it might have evolved had he not been assassinated, covering such topics as the 1964 campaign, his private life issues, and his approaches to Vietnam, civil rights, and the Cold War.
Jeff Greenfield Books
Jeff Greenfield is a prominent American political writer whose work offers a sharp, satirical lens on political life and American history. He often explores hypothetical scenarios, examining how history might have unfolded differently based on pivotal, yet small, political shifts. Greenfield masterfully employs irony and humor to expose the foibles and absurdities within the political landscape, providing readers with both an entertaining and insightful perspective on the dynamics of power and society.
What If...Book of Alternative History
Revisit Major Milestones That Shaped World History and Discover the Outcome If They Had Happened Differently
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Exploring pivotal historical moments, this book presents a fascinating alternate history where key events unfold differently. Each scenario, such as Rome's survival or Lincoln's survival, is examined through expert essays that propose hypothetical outcomes and timelines. Richly illustrated, it delves into intriguing possibilities like the Vikings colonizing North America or the Soviets dominating the space race. Readers will find thought-provoking insights into how the world could have changed dramatically based on these critical junctures.
Then Everything Changed
Stunning Alternate Histories of American Politics: JFK, RFK, Carter, Ford, Reaga n
- 450 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Exploring pivotal moments in American history, this book presents alternative scenarios that could have dramatically changed the nation's trajectory. Through detailed narratives based on memoirs, oral histories, and fresh reporting, the author imagines different outcomes for key events involving figures like John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. Each scenario is crafted to be both realistic and plausible, prompting readers to consider how small accidents of fate can lead to significant historical shifts.