Logevall, Fredrik
JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812987027
- author:
- Logevall, Fredrik
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 816
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 15.4 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John F. Kennedy's life has been the subject of many accounts, but few have truly captured the essence of this enigmatic figure. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Fredrik Logevall sets out to rectify this gap in our understanding with a sweeping two-volume biography that explores Kennedy's formative years and his rise to the presidency.
Spanning from Kennedy's birth in 1917 to his assassination in 1963, this biography delves into the complexities of Kennedy's life, moving beyond the mythologized portrayals of his charisma and politics to reveal a more nuanced and multifaceted individual.
Logevall's meticulous research and in-depth analysis provide a richly contextualized portrait of Kennedy, one that sheds new light on the American Century and the pivotal role Kennedy played within it.
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