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Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Rendezvous with Destiny

Name: Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Rendezvous with Destiny
Author: Frank Freidel
ISBN: 9780316092418

by Frank Freidel

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Overview

Freidel (history emeritus, Harvard U., U. of Washington), whose four- volume biography of the young FDR concluded with the launching of the New Deal, now offers a one-volume complete biography. Although he details Roosevelt's life before his presidency, the focus is on the Depression and wartime periods. This will probably become the standard one-volume biography. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Available for the first time in paperback, this is Frank Freidel's definitive one-volume biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Drawing upon extensive sources, recent scholarship, and unpublished materials, Freidel's treatment of both the complex inner man and the charismatic public figure is "surefooted, sensitive, and knowing" (Boston Globe). Over 35 photographs.

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The acclaimed one-volume biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, praised by Doris Kearns Goodwin as "brilliant...a magnificently readable saga."

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Freidel examines the personal and public life of the 32nd president of the United States, giving particular emphasis to his New Deal programs.

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Freidel portrays FDR as a decisive visionary who rescued the nation's economy and defended democracy on a worldwide basis, disputing opponents who perceive him as shallow, incompetent and dictatorial. ``This is as fine a one-volume biography of the 32nd president as we are likely to get,'' said PW. Photos. (Apr.)