Winner of the American Historical Association's John H. Dunning Prize and the Organization of American Historians' Ellis W. Hawley Prize. A prize-winning; five-decade history of the evangelical movement in Southern California that explains a sweeping realignment of American politics.From Bible Belt to Sun Belt tells the dramatic and largely unknown story of "plain-folk" religious migrants: hardworking men and women from Oklahoma; Texas; and Arkansas who fled the Depression and came to California for military jobs during World War II. Investigating this fiercely pious community at a grassroots level; Darren Dochuk uses the stories of religious leaders; including Billy Graham; as well as many colorful; lesser-known figures to explain how evangelicals organized a powerful political machine. This machine made its mark with Barry Goldwater; inspired Richard Nixon's "Southern Solution;" and achieved its greatest triumph with the victories of Ronald Reagan. Based on entirely new research; the manuscript has already won the prestigious Allan Nevins Prize from the Society of American Historians. The judges wrote; "Dochuk offers a rich and multidimensional perspective on the origins of one of the most far-ranging developments of the second half of the twentieth century: the rise of the New Right and modern conservatism." 8 pages of photographs
#315475 in Books Deborah Dwork 2003-09-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.20 x 6.20l; 1.42 #File Name: 0393325245464 pagesHolocaust A History
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very informativeBy joseph warrenThis book is highly recommended by me (especially for those interested in the Holocaust). It is very well written; thought provoking; interesting; and difficult to put down. As another reviewer mentioned; the book is certainly not a 'light read'. It is gut wrenching to read about the suffering of so many during the years of the Holocaust. If you purchase "Holocaust: A History"; you will absolutely not be disappointed. This book also goes into the holocausts history as a whole.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A well written History.By Nico VelaStarting with the origins found in World War I and including the Armenian Genocide; this book goes forward to discuss; in depth; the history of the Holocaust.It is a must-have for any student of History.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good information and comprehensiveBy S RaleighPurchased for a college class. Good information and comprehensive.
