Dallek, Robert

Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Political Life

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ISBN 13:
9780141986593
author:
Dallek, Robert
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
704
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Historical, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£15.84

Description

Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency was marked by unprecedented success and lasting impact. A master politician who won four terms in office, he transformed an isolationist America into an international superpower through landmark reforms. This biography offers a detailed portrait of a statesman driven by public affairs, who skillfully used his office to advance a remarkable agenda. Dallek attributes Roosevelt's success to two key insights: building national consensus and making the presidency central to American politics. He understood that effective governance depended on commanding stable popular support and remaining attuned to public sentiment around policy decisions. This approach allowed him to address both domestic and international problems with a unique level of attention and foresight. Robert Dallek brings his characteristic rigour and incisiveness to this biography, providing a nuanced exploration of Roosevelt's life and legacy.

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