Jean Edward Smith
FDR
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812970494
- author:
- Jean Edward Smith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 858
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 4.8 x 23.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, France, Jean Edward Smith,FDR
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Comprehensive Biography This definitive biography offers a modern and comprehensive portrait of one of America's greatest presidents. Jean Edward Smith combines contemporary scholarship with primary source material to provide an engrossing narrative of FDR's life, from his restless energy and fierce intellect to his personal struggles and triumphs. The book delves into FDR's private life, revealing the four women who played a significant role in shaping his personality and worldview. From his mother Sara Delano Roosevelt to his wife Eleanor, as well as Lucy Mercer and Missy LeHand, Smith provides unprecedented candor and nuance in his portrayal of their relationships with FDR. Through a broad range of challenges, including polio, the Great Depression, and World War II, Smith recounts how FDR's experiences forged his resolve and leadership. This biography is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in American history and the life of one of its most influential presidents.
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