The New York Times The Times of the Sixties The Culture, Politics, and Personalities that Shaped the Decade (The New York Times Decades)

"There is no better record of events than The New York Times, and now The Times of the Sixties captures the history, culture, and personalities of the decade through hundreds of articles and original commentary in this unique and fascinating book. Whether we lived through them or learned of them after the fact, the events of the 1960s- the beginning of the Vietnam War, the moon landing, the hippie movement, to name just a few-resonate strongly in our culture today. The Times of the Sixties represents one of the most fascinating, extensive, and well-rounded portraits of one of modern history's most tumultuous decades. More than 400 articles have been culled from the archives of The New York Times and brilliantly curated by staff writer John Rockwell. Articles feature coverage of historic events like the Cuban missile crisis, Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream speech, the assassination of President Kennedy; cultural highlights such as the British Invasion, movie reviews of Psycho, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and The Graduate, and features on music groups like the Supremes; plus pieces on pivotal political figures like John F. Kennedy, Mao Zedong, and Che Guevara, as well as influential personalities such as Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, and Betty Friedan. Rockwell guides readers through the articles he's selected, putting the events into historical context and exploring the far-reaching impact of these events and individuals. The book also includes hundreds of black-and-white and color photographs from the Times and other sources. Also available: The New York Times: The Times of the Seventies (978-1-57912-945-3) and The New York Times: The Times of the Eighties (978-1-57912-933-0)."-- Provided by publisher There is no better record of events than The New York Times, and The Times of the Sixties captures the history, culture, and personalities of the 1960s through 400 articles and original commentary with contemporary photos throughout. The Times of the Sixties represents one of the most fascinating, extensive, and well-rounded portraits of one of a tumultuous decades. More than 400 articles culled from the archives of The New York Times and curated by staff writer John Rockwell are gathered here, complete with compelling photographs from staff photographers and more. Read original, contemporary coverage of: The Cuban missile crisis Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream speech and key moments in civil rights The assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy The Moon landing The Women's movement Popular music highlights like the Beatles' British Invasion and groundbreaking artists like The Supremes Movie and celebrity coverage like reviews of Psycho, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and The Graduate, and Plus articles on pivotal figures like Mao, Che Guevara, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, and Betty Friedan And so much more.