Reviews
A Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2016 "A fine, fully fleshed portrait of Franklin Roosevelt during his final years, in his own words. . . . The author does a fine historical service in allowing FDR's rich, wise, moving words to emerge here, giving an illuminating portrait of a president in time of unprecedented world crisis. An excellent resource that hews to the president's words as reflecting or obscuring his actions."-- Kirkus Reviews, "A fine, fully fleshed portrait of Franklin Roosevelt during his final years, in his own words. . . . The author does a fine historical service in allowing FDR's rich, wise, moving words to emerge here, giving an illuminating portrait of a president in time of unprecedented world crisis. An excellent resource that hews to the president's words as reflecting or obscuring his actions."-- Kirkus Reviews "Provides a vibrant portrait of FDR's leadership. . . . Essential."-- Choice , ""A fine, fully fleshed portrait of Franklin Roosevelt during his final years, in his own words. . . . The author does a fine historical service in allowing FDR's rich, wise, moving words to emerge here, giving an illuminating portrait of a president in time of unprecedented world crisis. An excellent resource that hews to the president's words as reflecting or obscuring his actions.""--Kirkus Reviews, "This outstanding study is essential reading for anyone who really wants to know and understand Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal. There is massive research, an extensive bibliography, and a profound understanding of the times. Essential."-- Choice, "A fine, fully fleshed portrait of Franklin Roosevelt during his final years, in his own words. . . . The author does a fine historical service in allowing FDR's rich, wise, moving words to emerge here, giving an illuminating portrait of a president in time of unprecedented world crisis. An excellent resource that hews to the president's words as reflecting or obscuring his actions."-- Kirkus Reviews, "This outstanding study is essential reading for anyone who really wants to know and understand Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal. There is massive research, an extensive bibliography, and a profound understanding of the times. Essential."-- Choice , "A fine, fully fleshed portrait of Franklin Roosevelt during his final years, in his own words. . . . The author does a fine historical service in allowing FDR's rich, wise, moving words to emerge here, giving an illuminating portrait of a president in time of unprecedented world crisis. An excellent resource that hews to the president's words as reflecting or obscuring his actions."-- Kirkus Reviews
Table of Content
Cover Title Copyright page Contents Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1. Reform, Neutrality, and War, 1939 2. Beginning an Undeclared War, 1939-40 3. Breaking Precedents in War and Politics, 1940 4. Winning an Election, Addressing the World, 1940 5. Sailing toward War, 1941 6. The Last Days of Peace, 1941 7. A War Presidency, Pearl Harbor to Midway, 1941-42 8. Taking the Offensive, 1942 Photo Section 9. Advancing on All Fronts, 1943 10. Waiting for D-Day, 1943-44 11. The Last Campaign, 1944 12. The Final Triumph, 1945 Notes Works Consulted Index
