Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom - Hardcover

Black, Conrad

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1586481843 ISBN 13: 9781586481841

Publisher: Public Affairs, 2003

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"Conrad Black makes a thorough and compelling case for his view that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the most important person of the 20th Century. Whether overcoming painful physical barriers or leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II, FDR demonstrated the heroic qualities that define the "Greatest Generation" - faith, optimism, strength and vision." (FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON )

"Thoughtful and readable." (HENRY KISSINGER )

"A monument to industry and research, it comprehensively covers the waterfront and it brings in the kind of generous and admiring verdict that might not necessarily have been expected from so partisan a press proprietor." (ANTHONY HOWARD SUNDAY TIMES )

"One of the funniest and cleverest essays in the analysis of American politics ever written, worthy to rank beside the work of Theodore H White or AJ Liebling." (JOHN KEEGAN DAILY TELEGRAPH )

"Monumental and masterful biography... This is a brilliant, scholarly, fluent and stimulating read, rich in detail and anecdote, full of robust opinions, enlivened by dry humour and composed with restraint if not economy... a prodigious contribution to an understanding of the pivotal events of America's 20th century." (RAYMOND SEITZ THE TIMES )

"Black's prose bowls the reader effortlessly along: he seamlessly weaves together the political and personal... a truly splendid achievement." (ANDREW ROBERTS DAILY TELEGRAPH reprinted in the IRISH INDEPENDENT )

"Formidable, well-organised and punchy volume... full, illuminating and fascinating to read.... People will argue about FDR till the end of time. Black has put together a powerful case for the defence which belongs on the shelves of all those who take history seriously." (PAUL JOHNSON SUNDAY TELEGRAP[H )

"A formidable thing.... Black obviously adores Roosevelt." (JAY PARINI GUARDIAN )

"Conrad Black researches and writes with unflagging energy... he marshals a decent narrative... and puts his judgement firmly on the line. This is proper history, tended with proper academic care." (PETER PRESTON THE OBSERVER )

"Conrad Black's life of Franklin Roosevelt is a great achievement and all the more welcome for being more than a little surprising." "A fine achievement for any historian, let alone one who has other calls on his time." (THE ECONOMIST )

Book Description:

Magisterial biography of the 'greatest American president of the 20th century'

About this edition

• Publisher: Public Affairs
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1586481843
• ISBN 13: 9781586481841
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1360