Critical Issue Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Critical Issue books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Long, Bitter Trail (By: Anthony F.C. Wallace)
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The Specter of Communism (By: Melvyn P. Leffler)
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The Organic Machine
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Lyndon Johnson's War (By: Michael H. Hunt)
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The recommended reading order for the Critical Issue series is publication order: 1. The Long, Bitter Trail (By: Anthony F.C. Wallace) (1993), 2. The Specter of Communism (By: Melvyn P. Leffler) (1994), 3. The Organic Machine (1995), 4. Lyndon Johnson's War (By: Michael H. Hunt) (1997). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Critical Issue series by Richard White contains 4 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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