1969: The Year Everything Changed by Rob Kirkpatrick (English) Paperback Book

Description: 1969 by Rob Kirkpatrick With a new introduction, and published on the 50th Anniversary of the year that defined a generation, this is the seminal and classic book on the subject. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With a new introduction, and published on the 50th Anniversary of the year that defined a generation, this is the seminal and classic book on the subject. Lively and concise, here is the book that captures 1969, the year in which man landed on the moon; the "Miracle Mets" captivated sports fans; students took over college campuses and demonstrators battled police; America witnessed the Woodstock music festival; Hollywood produced Easy Rider; Kurt Vonnegut published Slaughterhouse-Five; Star Trek aired its final episode; punk music was born; and there was murder at Altamont Speedway. Joe Namath. Richard Nixon. Chappaquiddick. The Zodiac Killer. The Stonewall Riots. Tommy. Apollo 11. The Godfather. Led Zeppelin. The list goes on. Compelling, timely, and a blast to read, 1969 chronicles the year in culture and society, sports, music, film, politics, and technology. This look back at one of the most influential years in modern history is perfect for those who survived 1969 or for those who simply want to feel as though they did. Now, fifty years later, 1969 is more relevant than ever. This updated edition features a new introduction from the author that marks 1969 as a landmark year both historically and currently. In this rich and comprehensive narrative, Rob Kirkpatrick chronicles the seminal events of this unparalleled year in American society, in all its explosive ups and downs. Author Biography Rob Kirkpatrick is a literary agent, editor, and author. He is the author of Magic in the Night: The Words and Music of Bruce Springsteen and Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators, and the editor of The Quotable Sixties. His creative writing has been published by Aethlon and Slow Trains. He has published the books of many well-known authors. Review "A compelling account of the historic year." —History Channel "Kirkpatrick treats the tumultuous events of 1969 with the skills of a journalist, a historian, a sociologist, and a sportswriter … Nostalgic for some, revelatory for others, this is a worthy addition to the literature of the 1960s." —Library Journal "The year, and a book, that defined an era…The subtitle of his new book, 1969: The Year Everything Changed, may sound hyperbolic, but Kirkpatrick makes a good case that it was a year `of landmark achievements, cataclysmic episodes and generation-defining events." —USA Today Review Quote "A compelling account of the historic year." --History Channel "Kirkpatrick treats the tumultuous events of 1969 with the skills of a journalist, a historian, a sociologist, and a sportswriter ... Nostalgic for some, revelatory for others, this is a worthy addition to the literature of the 1960s." --Library Journal "The year, and a book, that defined an era...The subtitle of his new book, 1969: The Year Everything Changed, may sound hyperbolic, but Kirkpatrick makes a good case that it was a year of landmark achievements, cataclysmic episodes and generation-defining events." --USA Today Description for Sales People Publishing in time for the 50th anniversary of 1969, a cultural landmark of a year. New introduction marking the 50th anniversary. Cross-promotion is possible with other books celebrating 1969, including Woodstock 1969: The Lasting Impact of the Counterculture and more. A great gift for baby boomers. Details ISBN1510743073 Author Rob Kirkpatrick Pages 368 Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 1510743073 ISBN-13 9781510743076 Publication Date 2019-04-18 Short Title 1969 Language English Format Paperback Subtitle The Year Everything Changed DEWEY 973.92 UK Release Date 2019-04-18 Imprint Skyhorse Publishing Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-04-18 NZ Release Date 2019-04-18 US Release Date 2019-04-18 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151667498;

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