Brinkley, Alan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199732029
- author:
- Brinkley, Alan
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Biography of America's Thirty-Second President This comprehensive biography chronicles the life and presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the most influential leaders in American history. From his privileged childhood to his remarkable rise to power, Brinkley provides a clear and concise introduction to FDR's sphinx-like character and achievements. The book takes readers on a journey through Roosevelt's early years, including his education at Harvard and his entry into politics. It then follows his ascent to the presidency, where he led the country through two of its most significant crises: the Great Depression and World War II. Brinkley elegantly blends FDR's personal life with his professional one, offering a nuanced understanding of the President's struggles and relationships. Through this biography, readers gain insight into the character and legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who forever changed the face of international diplomacy, the American party system, and government policy.
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