Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1960-1969.

Forty years after they ended, the 1960s continue to fascinate us. The decade was a pivot point of the 20th century, a watershed period when society, politics and culture underwent a series of shattering changes. Abroad, it was an era bristling with confrontation and crisis, from cold war showdowns in Berlin and Cuba to a long, ugly war in Vietnam. At home, it was a time of social upheaval, as a new generation of idealistic youngsters challenged the values of their elders. Now Time captures the 1960s in all their swirling glory and lingering heartache in an expansive gallery of the photographs that define the decade. Here are the great faces: the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Che Guevara; Arnold Palmer and Twiggy; Muhammad Ali and Andy Warhol. Here are the great events, from the historic landing on the moon to the high times of Woodstock to the assassinations of three inspiring young American leaders. Here are the pulsating currents that drove social change, from the streets of Birmingham, Ala., to Washington's National Mall, from London's Carnaby Street to the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. Yes, the times, they were a-changin'. And, fortunately, photographers were a shootin'. The result is a close encounter with a world that has vanished, but which roars back into vivid life in this fascinating, indispensable volume. Turn the pages and tune in to the highs and lows of one of the most exciting periods in American history: the '60s.

Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1920-1929.

Offers a year-by-year account of fashion, the arts, people, and social trends as recorded by Vogue magazine during the 1960s

LIFE Revisits the 1960s

A fascinating collection of almost 300 photographs from the unique archives of the Press Association, illustrating a decade of life in Britain that saw young people take centre stage, as the country's fashion, arts and entertainment industries came to lead the world -- and England won the World Cup.--Cover.

Frank Habicht's iconic black-and-white photographs reflect the spirit of the Swinging Sixties in London. After the conservative post-war years followed a period of upheaval, with the younger generation dreaming of an unconstrained life, one full of free love, peace, and harmony. On the streets of the British capital, Habicht (*1938, Hamburg) began photographing the profound social and political changes that occurred in Great Britain in the sixties.Habicht, who has lived in New Zealand since 1981, has produced photographs for magazines and newspapers such as the The Guardian, Die Welt, Camera Magazine, and Twen. His photographs were recently exhibited at the Barbican in London. He has made portraits of music and film greats such as Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, Jane Birkin, Christopher Lee, and Vanessa Redgrave. This opulent book is a unique collection of the swinging, groovy, hippie, and psychedelic Sixties in London. It offers an eye-opening contribution to the history of a country that is currently undergoing yet more social transformation.

The 1960s were an exciting and unsettling time for America. Hippies protested the Vietnam War, astronauts walked on the moon, and Martin Luther King, Jr., lead the way to equal rights for African-Americans. Soldiers battled in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Inspirational leaders fell victim to assassins’ bullets. The Bay of Pigs invasion and ensuing Cuban Missile Crisis pushed the world toward nuclear war. The Beatles changed rock 'n' roll forever.

Just open this Party in a Book for hours of nostalgic fun. From an overview of the decade, to songs and albums that were tops of the charts, popular television shows, Academy Award-winning movies, and books that everyone bought-to historic events and people that shaped our nation and the world, everything about the sixties is inside this book! You'll find lists of the decade's Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, World Series and NBA Championship winners, as well as highlights from a myriad of other sporting events. There's clothing trends, hairstyles, interior design references, popular foods-even a recipe representative of the era! With slang and buzzwords on every page, you'll be reminded of pop culture references that are still heard today, and remember things that society has moved beyond (does anybody use a slide rule anymore?)Each 24-page book has a presentation page at the front, plus an autograph spread for partygoers to convey their best wishes to the recipient. Additionally, a CD at the back sets the mood with three of the most popular songs of the era: The Twist, Save the Last Dance for Me, and Runaway.

Discusses the major events, trends, and personalities in the United States during the violent decade of the 1960's.