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One of today’s premier biographers has written a modern, comprehensive, indeed ultimate book on the epic life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this superlative volume, Jean Edward Smith combines contemporary scholarship and a broad range of primary source material to provide an engrossing narrative of one of America’s greatest presidents.
"Starred Review. This erudite but graceful volume illuminates FDR's life for scholars, history buffs and casual readers alike." - PW.
"Smith's portrait will ground readers in FDR's controversies and historical stature." - Booklist.
"This page-turner is the best single-volume biography available of America's 32nd president" - Library Journal.
"Altogether, an exemplary and highly readable work that ably explains why FDR merits continued honor." - Kirkus.
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