Lamb, Brian 1941-
Overview
| Works: | 466 works in 597 publications in 1 language and 9,887 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Interviews History Educational films Children's films Biographical television programs Juvenile works Anecdotes Essays Nonfiction films |
| Roles: | Author, Host, Interviewer, Editor, Composer, Narrator, Contributor |
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Most widely held works about
Brian Lamb
- Founding father : how C-SPAN's Brian Lamb changed politics in America by Stephen E Frantzich( Book )
- Sundays at eight : 25 years of stories from C-Span's Q & A and Booknotes by Brian Lamb( Book )
- C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb on C-SPAN's History and His Fight to Get Cameras into the Supreme Court( Visual )
- Booknotes : America's finest authors on reading, writing, and the power of ideas by Brian Lamb( Book )
- Booknotes fifth anniversary special( Visual )
- Contemporary authors : a bio-bibliographical guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television, and other fields by Susan M Trosky( Book )
- A tribute to Brian Lamb, C-SPAN founder & CEO : March 19, 2012( Book )
- C-SPAN records by C-SPAN (Television network)( )
- Old Terry : live on cable by Robert Terry Holt( Recording )
- Lamb, Brian( )
- C-SPAN records by C-SPAN (Television network)( )
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Most widely held works by
Brian Lamb
Abraham Lincoln : great American historians on our sixteenth president by
Brian Lamb(
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8 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines Lincoln's life through essays compiled from original C-Span interviews, with contributions by Doris Kearns Goodwin, James McPherson, Richard Shenkman, Shelby Foote, and other historians
8 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines Lincoln's life through essays compiled from original C-Span interviews, with contributions by Doris Kearns Goodwin, James McPherson, Richard Shenkman, Shelby Foote, and other historians
Who's buried in Grant's tomb? : a tour of presidential gravesites by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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12 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 1,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb? provides a guide to all 41 presidential gravesites, including sites selected for living presidents. Each chapter focuses on one president and includes birth and death dates the time, place, and cause of death final words location of the gravesite and price of admission. Photos of each gravesite and original oil portraits of each president supplement the narrative, which tells about the circumstances of each man's death, funeral services, and last wishes
12 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 1,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb? provides a guide to all 41 presidential gravesites, including sites selected for living presidents. Each chapter focuses on one president and includes birth and death dates the time, place, and cause of death final words location of the gravesite and price of admission. Photos of each gravesite and original oil portraits of each president supplement the narrative, which tells about the circumstances of each man's death, funeral services, and last wishes
Booknotes : America's finest authors on reading, writing, and the power of ideas by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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12 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Booknotes" has been a television program for over eight years. C-Span host Brian Lamb talks with authors about their latest books, about writing, and about the power of ideas and the written word
12 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Booknotes" has been a television program for over eight years. C-Span host Brian Lamb talks with authors about their latest books, about writing, and about the power of ideas and the written word
Booknotes : stories from American history by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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8 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 931 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contemporary writers and historians examine specific events that have shaped American history, from the Boston Tea Party to the final days of the first Bush administration
8 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 931 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contemporary writers and historians examine specific events that have shaped American history, from the Boston Tea Party to the final days of the first Bush administration
The Supreme Court : a C-SPAN book featuring the justices in their own words by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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9 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book grew out of an historic opportunity to interview all of the living Supreme Court justices for a C-SPAN feature documentary about the Court, the only time that the nine sitting members and their two retired colleagues have granted interviews to a single television network. Ten of those interviews--the entire current court, plus retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor--are gathered here in this singular collection
9 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book grew out of an historic opportunity to interview all of the living Supreme Court justices for a C-SPAN feature documentary about the Court, the only time that the nine sitting members and their two retired colleagues have granted interviews to a single television network. Ten of those interviews--the entire current court, plus retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor--are gathered here in this singular collection
Booknotes : life stories : notable biographers on the people who shaped America by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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5 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of essays by various biographers based on interviews originally held on the television program Booknotes
5 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of essays by various biographers based on interviews originally held on the television program Booknotes
Booknotes : on American character by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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4 editions published in 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contemporary writers and historians examine America's national character, looking at events throughout history, including the 1876 presidential election, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War
4 editions published in 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contemporary writers and historians examine America's national character, looking at events throughout history, including the 1876 presidential election, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War
America's town hall by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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8 editions published in 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Oval Office : an historical perspective, 1934-1993(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brian Lamb interviews various people connected with the Oval Office who provide anecdotes about their experiences with presidents from Kennedy to Reagan involving this room in the White House. These include Pierre Salinger, Michael Deaver, Jack Valenti, Brent Scowcroft, Jody Powell, and Helen Thomas. Interviews with Presidents Clinton and Ford. Rex Scouten, White House curator is also introduced. Richard Norton Smith of the Hoover Presidential Library provides historical perspective on the presidents as they relate to the Oval Office from Roosevelt to the present
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brian Lamb interviews various people connected with the Oval Office who provide anecdotes about their experiences with presidents from Kennedy to Reagan involving this room in the White House. These include Pierre Salinger, Michael Deaver, Jack Valenti, Brent Scowcroft, Jody Powell, and Helen Thomas. Interviews with Presidents Clinton and Ford. Rex Scouten, White House curator is also introduced. Richard Norton Smith of the Hoover Presidential Library provides historical perspective on the presidents as they relate to the Oval Office from Roosevelt to the present
James K. Polk(
Visual
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4 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians describe the life and political career of the 11th president of the United States, tour the James K. Polk Home (Columbia, Tenn.) and answer questions called in by viewers
4 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians describe the life and political career of the 11th president of the United States, tour the James K. Polk Home (Columbia, Tenn.) and answer questions called in by viewers
Presidential libraries : history uncovered(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A twelve part series featuring the libraries of the modern presidents that are part of the presidential libraries system administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. Each presents an overview of the life and career of the president drawing from the film and sound recordings, letters, documents and artifacts held by the libraries. Library officials give guided tours of the libraries and respond to telephone calls and electronic mail. Richard Norton Smith, the series historian and consultant, participates from the studio in Washington, D.C
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A twelve part series featuring the libraries of the modern presidents that are part of the presidential libraries system administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. Each presents an overview of the life and career of the president drawing from the film and sound recordings, letters, documents and artifacts held by the libraries. Library officials give guided tours of the libraries and respond to telephone calls and electronic mail. Richard Norton Smith, the series historian and consultant, participates from the studio in Washington, D.C
William Henry Harrison : American presidents : life portraits(
Visual
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4 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians describe the military and political career of the 9th president of the United States, the documentary edition of his papers, tour the Tippecanoe battleground, and answer questions called in by viewers
4 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians describe the military and political career of the 9th president of the United States, the documentary edition of his papers, tour the Tippecanoe battleground, and answer questions called in by viewers
Grover Cleveland by
inc Eye Gate House(
Visual
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4 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The life and career of Grover Cleveland are discussed, with a tour of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace National Historic Site. Viewer telephone calls are taken
4 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The life and career of Grover Cleveland are discussed, with a tour of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace National Historic Site. Viewer telephone calls are taken
George Washington by
Rembrandt Peale(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians and others describe the military and political career of the 1st president of the United States, tour Mount Vernon (Washington's home), and answer questions called in by viewers
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians and others describe the military and political career of the 1st president of the United States, tour Mount Vernon (Washington's home), and answer questions called in by viewers
Booknotes on American character : people, politics, and conflict in American history by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of essays by various authors based on interviews origially held on the television program Booknotes
3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of essays by various authors based on interviews origially held on the television program Booknotes
Abraham Lincoln by
inc Eye Gate House(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians describe the military and political career of the 16th president of the United States, tour the Lincoln Home National Historical Site, and answer questions called in by viewers
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians describe the military and political career of the 16th president of the United States, tour the Lincoln Home National Historical Site, and answer questions called in by viewers
Thomas Jefferson by
Ken Burns(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians and others describe the political career of the 3rd president of the United States, tour Monticello (Charlottsville, Va.), and answer questions called in by viewers
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historians and others describe the political career of the 3rd president of the United States, tour Monticello (Charlottsville, Va.), and answer questions called in by viewers
Disabled in Britain : behind closed doors : the carers' experience by
Brian Lamb(
Book
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1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Adams by
Kirk Ellis(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David McCullough describes the life and political career of the 2nd president of the United States. The Adam's National Historic Park (Quincy, Mass.) is shown and viewer questions are answered
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David McCullough describes the life and political career of the 2nd president of the United States. The Adam's National Historic Park (Quincy, Mass.) is shown and viewer questions are answered
The Lincoln Douglas debates(
Visual
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
C-SPAN's coverage of the 1994 reenactments of the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 in the same Illinois towns where the original debates were held. Each debate lasts ca. 3 hrs. and is preceded by a 2 hour and followed by a 1 hr. discussion
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
C-SPAN's coverage of the 1994 reenactments of the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 in the same Illinois towns where the original debates were held. Each debate lasts ca. 3 hrs. and is preceded by a 2 hour and followed by a 1 hr. discussion
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Related Identities
- Swain, Susan Contributor Author Host
- C-SPAN (Television network)
- Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865
- Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State University. Libraries)
- Farkas, Mark Contributor
- Smith, Richard Norton 1953- Editor
- United States Supreme Court
- Brinkley, Douglas Editor
- Hellwig, Carol
- C-SPAN Archives
Associated Subjects
Abraham Lincoln's political career before 1861 Adams, John, American Civil War (1861-1865) American literature American Revolution (1775-1783) Anniversaries Archaeology--Methodology Authors Authors, American Authors--Biography Authorship Bio-bibliography Biography Booknotes (Television program) Books and reading Boston Massacre (1770) Civilization Confederation of the United States (1783-1789) C-SPAN (Television network) Dramatists Generals Jefferson, Thomas, Journalism--Political aspects Journalists Judges Lamb, Brian, Lincoln, Abraham, Literature Literature, Modern Motion picture authorship National characteristics, American Poets Political participation Politics and government Polk, James K.--(James Knox), Presidential libraries Presidents Presidents--Monuments Presidents--Tombs Screenwriters Statesmen Television in politics Television mini-series Television viewers Television writers United States United States.--Congress United States.--Supreme Court Washington, George, White House (Washington, D.C.)
