Americans in a World at War

Preface
Cast of Characters
Maps
Note on Names and Language

Introduction: Into the Vortex

Part I: 1914-1920
1. Balloon Work: George hopes to fight in France
2. Autumn Flies: Tamara survives civil war in Ukraine
3. Blood of the Earth: Harry learns the oil business in Romania
4. Tramp Trade: Manuel watches the Great War tear Spain apart
Interlude: New York to Bermuda: Sully greets his passengers

Part II: 1920-1939
5. Free Lunches: Frank competes in the Amsterdam Olympics
6. Unfinished People: Tamara struggles in the Bronx
7. The Silk-Stocking Revolt: George runs for Congress against the New Deal
8. Twelve Mile River: Ben falls in love with Roosevelt's Washington
9. Woman and Bird: Tamara finds fame on Broadway
10. Tea-Time: Frank moves to the Philippines
11. Stolen Soil: Manuel's schemes reach Mexico and Cuba
Interlude: Bermuda to the Azores: Sully flies past the Point of No Return

Part III: 1939-1942
12. Three-Minute Channel: Ben endures the London Blitz
13. Back to Porridge: Frank contends with the fall of the Netherlands
14. Ship's Stores: Manuel is arrested for smuggling
15. Easy Dish: Frank braves the invasion of Java
16. Red Mississippi: Ben reports from Russia
17. Hold Your Hats: George joins the army
Interlude: The Azores to Portugal: Sully prepares for arrival

Part IV: 1942-1943
18. Patent Denials: Harry manages his company's German ties
19. Dangerous Acts: Tamara volunteers to entertain troops
20. The Charter Offer: Manuel makes a bargain
21. Small Potatoes: Frank broadcasts from Australia
22. Acid Test: Ben witnesses the Quit India campaign
23. Hot Questions: George testifies before Congress

Conclusion: A Strange and Frightening World

Appendix: The Yankee Clipper's Last Passenger Manifest
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index

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• Segunda Guerra Mundial
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