Civil War America - 1850-1870

Paul Johnson, bestselling author of Intellectuals and Creators, turns his attention to heroic figures throughout Western history. Heroes features biographical essays on such notable individuals as Julius Caesar, Henry V, Joan of Arc, Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth Tudor, George Washington, General Custer, Robert E. Lee, Ronald Reagan, and Margaret Thatcher. Johnson''s aim throughout this entertaining and enlightening work is not to give particular emphasis to gender, class or occupation, but rather to demonstrate that heroic behavior is to be found everywhere. Paul Johnson has written many books, including Intellectuals, George Washington, Modern Times, and Art: A New History. He contributes a weekly essay to the Spectator and a monthly column to Forbes. He lives in London, England, and lectures all over the world. ''It is Johnson''s gift that he can make his subjects human and fallible enough that we would, indeed, recognize them instantly, while also illuminating what made them heroes.'' - Washington Post Book World

About the author

Paul Johnson is a historian whose work ranges over the millennia and the whole gamut of human activities. He regularly writes book reviews for several UK magazines and newspapers, such as the Literary Review and The Spectator, and he lectures around the world. He lives in London, England.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Johnson, Johnson Paul
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2011
• EAN: 9780062076250
• ISBN: 978-0-06-207625-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 114 mm x 181 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, United States of America, USA, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, HISTORY: WORLD, HISTORY: CIVIL WAR, HISTORY: United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY: INTELLECTUAL, PHILOSOPHY: Movements / General