The deadly bet
Walter LaFeber
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The deadly bet
Published
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages
217
ISBN-13
9780742543911
ISBN-10
0742543919
Description
"Lyndon B. Johnson made a life-or-death bet during his presidential term - and lost. While fighting an extended war against a determined foe, he gambled that American society could also endure a vast array of domestic reforms. The result was the turmoil of the 1968 presidential election, a crisis more severe than any since the Civil War. With thousands killed in Vietnam, hundreds dead in civil rights riots, televised chaos at the Democratic National Convention, and two major assassinations, Americans responded by voting for the law-and-order message of Richard Nixon." "In The Deadly Bet, distinguished historian Walter LaFeber explores the turbulent election of 1968 and its significance in the larger context of American history. Looking through the eyes of the years most important players - Robert F. Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Hubert Humphrey, Richard Nixon, George Wallace, Nguyen Van Thieu, and Lyndon Johnson - LaFeber argues that domestic upheaval itself had more impact on the election than did the war in Vietnam."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in The deadly bet?
This edition of The deadly bet has approximately 217 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The deadly bet?
For most readers, The deadly bet typically takes between 4h 31m and 3h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,250 words
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What is the word count of The deadly bet?
The estimated word count for The deadly bet is approximately 54,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The deadly bet?
The deadly bet was written by Walter LaFeber.
When was The deadly bet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.