Page One: Major Events 1920-1994 As Presented in the New York Times

by The New York Times

New York Times Company

Genres: History

358 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed internationally. Founded in 1851, the newspaper has won 112 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization. Its website receives 30 million unique visitors per month.

Reviews

[Moody · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book at The Iliad, for just two dollars. It requires a magnifying glass if you're determined to move beyond the headlines and eat up the fine print like me.

I enjoyed reviewing 75 years of history in this manner, how it was presented on the day it happened. Some headlines were chillingly juxtaposed with smaller stories that foreshadowed events or ironies to come. On occasion, the writing was surprisingly inspired. The March on Washington, the start of Space Travel, and JFK for example.

This book was a fine companion for my two weeks in Mexico, but once used, much too heavy to justify its transport back home. It will make an excellent coffee table book and conversation fodder for the folks and their visitors.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great conversation starter !

Disappointed that this book has not index for specific look up for targeted subjects.