Facing The Twentieth Century: Our Country, Its Power And Peril is a non-fiction book written by James M. King. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the United States of America in the 20th century. It covers a wide range of topics such as politics, economics, social issues, culture, and technology. The author provides an in-depth examination of the challenges and opportunities that the country faced during this period.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of American life in the 20th century. The first chapter provides an overview of the country's history and its journey towards becoming a global superpower. The subsequent chapters delve into various topics such as the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, civil rights, feminism, and the rise of technology.The author provides a balanced perspective on each topic, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of American society during this period. He also offers insights into how these events shaped the country's identity and influenced its future trajectory.Overall, Facing The Twentieth Century: Our Country, Its Power And Peril is a thought-provoking and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of American life in the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the country's history and its place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.