Nearly two decades after his death, John Wayne is still America's favourite movie star. In this book, Gary Wills investigates such astonishing durability. He focuses on the manufacturing of 'John Wayne' from the raw material of Marion Morrison - the young man from Iowa who became a myth. Wills charts Wayne's rise to stardom...more details Format:Paperback Pages:384
The power of words has rarely been given a more compelling demonstration than in the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln was asked to memorialize the gruesome battle. Instead he gave the whole nation "a new birth of freedom" in the space of a mere 272 words. His entire life and previous training and his deep political experience went into this...more details Format:Paperback Pages:320
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Gary Wills
ISBN:9780143112631
In his "New York Times" bestseller "What Jesus Meant," Garry Wills offered a fresh and incisive reading of Jesusa teachings. Now Wills turns to Paul...more details Format:Paperback Pages:208