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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom

by Conrad Black (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

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Synopsis

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only US president elected for four terms. Conrad Black has long been fascinated by Roosevelt and his achievement. Struck down in the early 1920s with polio following a promising legal and political career he recovered, but without the use of his legs, to lead the United States out of the depression. First elected in 1932, his 'New Deal' alone would have put him among the most revered of American presidents, but then came World War II. From the earliest days he supported Britain through Lend-Lease. He and Churchill became close friends as well as allies. After Pearl Harbor the two leaders met in Washington over Christmas 1941 to plan the war against the Axis powers. Although his health deteriorated, FDR, as he was known, stood for an unprecedented fourth term in 1944 and represented the US at the great allied peace conferences at Yalta and Teheran. Conrad Black sees him as the 'Champion of Freedom' and the greatest individual of the twentieth century.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 600
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 07 Oct 2004
ISBN 10: 0753818485
ISBN 13: 9780753818480
Book Overview: Roosevelt's enduring WWII links with Britain National newspaper serial on hardback publication 'This monumental and masterful biography...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...it is clear that Conrad Black has made a prodigious contribution to an understanding of the pivotal events of America's 20th century' Raymond Seitz, The Times 'A work of considerable assiduity, polish and scholarship' Cal McCrystal, Financial Times '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, Observer 'A meticulous yet lively narrative. The incidental details provide plenty of colour' Richard Aldous, Irish Times

Author Bio
Conrad Black, who was elevated to the House of Lords in 2001, as Lord Black of Crossharbour was, until recently, the chairman of Hollinger International and the Telegraph group. He has published a life of Duplessis and his memoirs. He is married to the author Barbara Amiel and divides his time between London and the US.