Harlow Giles Unger es un experimentado periodista, educador e historiador cuyo trabajo se distingue por una profunda comprensión de la historia estadounidense. Su amplia experiencia en periodismo y en el ámbito académico le permite ofrecer a los lectores perspectivas cautivadoras e informativas sobre el pasado. Se centra en desvelar los momentos y figuras cruciales que moldearon los Estados Unidos, con un estilo de escritura caracterizado por la claridad y la precisión. El enfoque de Unger hacia la historia se ve enriquecido por su experiencia en estudios históricos estadounidenses, lo que garantiza la autenticidad y profundidad de sus narrativas.
On December 16, 1773, an estimated seven dozen men dumped roughly £10,000 worth of tea in Boston Harbor. This symbolic act unleashed a social, political, and economic firestorm throughout the colonies. Combining stellar scholarship with action-packed history, American Tempest reveals the truth behind the legendary event and examines its lasting consequence--the birth of an independent America.
Set against the backdrop of 1793 Charleston, the narrative revolves around Edmond-Charles Genêt, the first French ambassador to the U.S., who arrives with a dual mission. While he is celebrated publicly, he secretly aims to undermine George Washington's government by identifying a traitor within the administration. "The Genêt Affair" unveils a captivating blend of espionage, political intrigue, and romance, highlighting a pivotal moment in American history through the lens of a master spy's covert operations, as crafted by best-selling author Harlow Giles Unger.
The book delves into a pivotal moment in American history where a secret agreement between two politicians resulted in a stolen presidential election, undermining the democratic process. It reveals how this "Corrupt Bargain" not only influenced the outcome of the election but also set a precedent that allowed future presidents to ascend to power with a minority of votes. Through a compelling narrative, the author explores themes of political manipulation, intrigue, and the ongoing implications for American democracy, raising questions about the potential for history to repeat itself.