The Men and the Moment

Goudsouzian's book is slim and compulsively readable; as a primer on the election, it is unmatched." - Clay Risen, Chapter 16

"Certainly worthy of attention as a reliable assessment of this critical election that established a new political environment for years to come. Suitable for most collections." - Library Journal

"Goudsouzian's well-written, engaging new book shows that the 1968 election remains open for reinterpretation. . . . A useful primer on the 1968 election, accessible to undergraduates and general readers alike. . . . The book is a thrilling, insightful introduction to one of the most contentious elections in history." - North Carolina Historical Review

"Offers a brisk chronicle of the pivotal US presidential election of 1968 by focusing on eight of the candidates vying for the nation's highest office. . . . This book will be useful for students of both history and political science." - Choice Reviews

"A detailed, authoritative, well-written, and often gripping account of the tumultuous election year of 1968. . . . Goudsouzian's writing style is energetic, accessible, and at times laced with verve and wit. . . . Overall, The Men and the Moment is an excellent read. . . . [For] both academic audiences, especially in American history and politics, and general readers." - Journal of Southern History

"The organization of the book provides some fresh insights. Goudsouzian's narrative takes us into a political world different from today's--a vanishing world where a candidate's nomination was influenced but not determined by the primaries." - Washington Post