JFK's Camelot The Unfolding Story of a President |
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| Author:
| Powley, Adam |
| ISBN: | 978-0-85733-211-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2013 |
| Publisher: | Haynes Australia Pty Ltd.
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.00 |
Book Description:
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JFK's Camelot: The Unfolding Story as told by The Daily Mirror offers a unique insight into the life story of this endlessly compelling man. By using contemporary newspaper reports and photographs, many never published before, the book provides a gripping and immediate sense of Kennedy's story. It charts his emergence as the young scion of an ambitious and influential clan; Kennedy's exploits as the courageous war hero, the rising star of American politics and, having reached the...
More DescriptionJFK's Camelot: The Unfolding Story as told by The Daily Mirror offers a unique insight into the life story of this endlessly compelling man. By using contemporary newspaper reports and photographs, many never published before, the book provides a gripping and immediate sense of Kennedy's story. It charts his emergence as the young scion of an ambitious and influential clan; Kennedy's exploits as the courageous war hero, the rising star of American politics and, having reached the highest office in the world, JFK: President of the United States of America before recounting the awful tragedy of his horrific demise. Kennedy's achievements, failures, glamorous lifestyle, tortuous personal relationships, and the myth of 'Camelot' are all portrayed. The rumors, secrets, affairs and conspiracies that surrounded and continue to swirl around this famous, charismatic and complex individual are also presented with revealing and fresh insights - making for a remarkable illustrated story of a 20th century icon.