{"title":"Kevin Boyle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the esteemed historian Kevin Boyle, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful analysis of pivotal moments in history. Boyle's writing brilliantly bridges the gap between academic rigour and accessible storytelling, making complex historical events engaging and understandable for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Shattering\u003c\/em\u003e, meticulously examines significant periods in history, shedding light on transformative events that have shaped the world. This book is a testament to Boyle's expertise in delving deep into the socio-political undercurrents that drive change, offering readers a nuanced understanding of history's most dramatic episodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader with a budding interest in military history, Kevin Boyle's books provide an enriching experience. Dive into his collection and gain perspective on the forces and figures that have crafted our current realities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shattering-by-kevin-boyle-9780393355994","title":"The Shattering","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn July 4, 1961, the rising middle-class families of a Chicago neighbourhood gathered before their flag-bedecked houses, a confident vision of the American Dream. That vision was shattered over the following decade, its inequities at home and arrogance abroad challenged by powerful civil rights and antiwar movements. Assassinations, social violence, and the blowback of a \"silent majority\" shredded the American fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering the late 1950s through the early 1970s, \u003cem\u003eThe Shattering\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the period's fierce conflicts over race, sex, and war. The civil rights movement develops from the grassroots activism of Montgomery and the sit-ins, through the violence of Birmingham and the Edmund Pettus Bridge, to the frustrations of King's Chicago campaign, a rising Black nationalism, and the Nixon-era politics of busing and the Supreme Court. The Vietnam war unfolds as Cold War policy, high-stakes politics buffeted by powerful popular movements, and searing in-country experience. 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