Jill Lepore Książki

Nowe, intrygujące spojrzenie na dzieje Ameryki autorstwa wybitnej i nagradzanej historyczki. Jill Lepore przedstawia historię Stanów Zjednoczonych w zaskakującej interpretacji. Wychodząc od głównych amerykańskich idei, tych „oczywistych prawd”, o których mówił Jefferson – politycznej równości, praw naturalnych i suwerenności narodu – autorka zadaje podstawowe pytanie: Czy burzliwa historia Ameryki dowodzi tych prawd, czy też im zaprzecza? Lepore śledzi ich obecność od czasów pierwszych pionierów po izolacjonistów, od właścicieli niewolników po obrońców praw człowieka, od początków prasy drukarskiej po Facebooka. Stwierdza też, że sprzeczności w nich zawarte budują naród, który chce walczyć o sens swojej historii. Wciągająca narracja i oryginalna konstrukcja czynią "My, naród" jedną z najciekawszych i najbardziej nowatorskich opowieści o amerykańskiej historii. Wobec konfliktów, które aktualnie wstrząsają Ameryką, książka Jill Lepore znakomicie wyjaśnia źródła ich pochodzenia oraz daje nadzieję na ich twórcze przełamanie.

In 2020, a remarkable collection of nearly a thousand photographs taken by Paul McCartney during the pivotal months of late 1963 and early 1964 was rediscovered. These images capture the explosive rise of Beatlemania in the UK and the band's first visit to the USA, marking their ascent to global fame. McCartney's personal record from this time, which he describes as being in the "Eyes of the Storm," features 275 photographs from six cities: Liverpool, London, Paris, New York, Washington, D.C., and Miami, including many never-before-seen portraits of John, George, and Ringo. In his Foreword and city portfolio introductions, McCartney reflects on the chaos of the era, describing it as "pandemonium" and sharing his impressions of Britain and America in 1964, a time when cultural shifts began to define the Sixties. The collection also includes a Coda on the latter months of 1964, alongside insightful contributions such as an Introduction by historian Jill Lepore and a Preface by Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the National Portrait Gallery. Additionally, Senior Curator Rosie Broadley offers an essay titled "Another Lens," enriching the narrative of this iconic period in music history.

A panoptical vision of modern America, from the brilliant mind of Jill Lepore.

'A thoughtful and passionate defence of her vision of American patriotism' New York TimesFrom the acclaimed historian comes this urgent manifesto on the dilemma of nationalism and the erosion of liberalism in the twenty-first century.

Like every other superhero, Wonder Woman has a secret identity. Unlike every other superhero, she also has a secret history. Drawing from an astonishing trove of documents, including never-before-seen private papers, Harvard historian and New Yorkerstaff writer Jill Lepore reveals the fascinating family story that sparked the invention of the most popular female superhero of all time. Delving into the life of Wonder Woman's eccentric creator, psychologist William Moulton Marston, Lepore uncovers her feminist origins: from the warrior princesses of the Amazon, to suffragists including Emmeline Pankhurst, and the women Marston shared his life with - his wife and his mistress. The Secret History of Wonder Womanis at once a riveting work of pop-culture history, and a crucial insight into the struggle for women's rights in the twentieth century and the troubled place of feminism today.

A brilliant, revelatory account of the Cold War origins of the data-mad, algorithmic twenty-first century, from the acclaimed and internationally bestselling author.

"A national language is a national tie, and what country wants it more than America?"—Noah Webster. What defines American English? In 1800, Noah Webster embarked on a mission to capture the vocabulary of a new breed—the American citizen. Despite being a political conservative, his "American Dictionary of the English Language" emerged from a democratic belief that language belonged to the people. The popularity of a word, regardless of its origins, determined its inclusion. Webster's dictionary played a crucial role in shaping the American character. In a captivating introductory essay, historian Jill Lepore revives the complex figure of Webster, highlighting his dedication to words and his nuanced views on language and politics. Arthur Schulman, a crossword puzzle creator for "The New York Times," has selected fifteen hundred entries from Webster's original work, showcasing his interpretive skills and moralistic tendencies. These annotated excerpts, enriched with quotes from contemporary American sources, provide insight into a nascent Republic. "Websterisms" offers a fresh perspective on the man often regarded as the Founding Father of American English and his monumental achievement. Compiling his dictionary took Webster twenty-eight years, during which he faced ridicule for attempting to define American English. Yet, his work endured, with many of his definitions, like "spank" and "caucus," still in use today. This explora

Samozřejmé pravdy historičky Jill Leporeové jsou čtivě napsané dějiny Spojených států amerických a k nim přiřazených protikladů, jež tuto zemi provázely od samého vzniku. Události i historické osobnosti jsou poměřovány ústavou USA, z níž si Leporeová vypůjčila i název („Pokládámeza samozřejmé pravdy, že všichni lidé jsou stvořeni sobě rovni...“). První psaná demokratická ústava světa vznikla v zemi, kde otroky vlastnili samotní její tvůrci. Vedoucí představitelé země vedli při formování Unie debaty o tom, zda při sčítání lidu otroky zahrnout mezi lidi, nebo je počítat jako majetek. Autorka nabízí nepřikrášlený pohled na (politické) dějiny USA od Kolumba po Trumpa a vyhýbá se přitom generalizování, anachronickým výkladům i tendenčnosti.