''Legacy'' (
1987) is a novel by American author
James A. Michener. Set during the
Iran–Contra affair
The Iran–Contra affair ( fa, ماجرای ایران-کنترا, es, Caso Irán–Contra), often referred to as the Iran–Contra scandal, the McFarlane affair (in Iran), or simply Iran–Contra, was a political scandal in the United States ...
of the 1980s, the story follows Major Norman Starr, who is called to testify in front of a congressional committee to account for his involvement in covert military actions. The novel is interspersed with historical "flashbacks" as Major Starr reflects on his ancestors and their own roles in American history.
Chapters
#The Starrs
#Jared Starr: 1726–1787 Jahayver
#Simon Starr: 1759–1809
#Justice Edmund Starr: 1780–1847
#General Hugh Starr: 1833–1921
#Emily Starr: 1858–1932
#Richard Starr: 1890–1954
#Rachel Denham Starr: 1928–
#Norman Starr: 1951–
#
The Constitution of the United States
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the nation ...
1987 American novels
American historical novels
Novels by James A. Michener
Random House books
Iran–Contra affair
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