Tumultuous Years: The Presidency of Harry S Truman, 1949-1953

Presidency of Harry S. Truman #2

by Donovan

'A fitting sequel to a fine first volume. Donovan's narrative of Truman's troubled second term--a melodrama in a dozen acts--is balanced in judgment, fast in pace, and fascinating as a cool correction to most recent commentaries both on HST in human terms and on the so-called imperial presidency.'- Richard E. Neustadt

Genres: History, Us Presidents, American History, Presidents, Biography

444 pages, Hardcover

First published May 11, 1983

About the author

Donovan (born Donovan Philips Leitch) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donovan

Reviews

[Paul Ditroia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating sometimes behind the scenes looj written by a reporter who know all the major players through this difficult period in history.

[René · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the passages on the Korean war are first-class, there is too much time and too many chapters spent on allegations of scandals and how Truman failed to address these adequately, mentioning lots of minor characters who should really not have been part of a presidential biography. Next : reading in more details about the Korean war.

[Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seems to be a good summary of Truman's last year's in office. Covers a lot of topics/issues that the president faced.