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Roosevelt: Soldier of Freedom 1940-1945 Paperback – December 1, 2002

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This award-winning companion volume to Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox concludes the first and most acclaimed complete biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Undoubtedly the most comprehensive study of one of America's most acclaimed presidents, this classic biography is unparalleled in its depth, accuracy, and accomplishment.

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December 1, 2002
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"I believe this will be the definitive book on Roosevelt in the wary years" --William L. Shirer, author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

"A work so readable and so wise in the ways of our modern domestic and international history that anyone who would understand the American republic at this perilous point in the 20th century should not miss it." -- Stewart L. Udall

"Engrossing, informative, endlessly readable." -- Barbara Tuchman, author of The Guns of August

About the Author

Winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, James MacGregor Burns is a preeminent historian and political scientist, and he is considered by many to be a leading expert on the subject of leadership. He the author of several books, including Leadership and The Three Roosevelts. He is a professor emeritus at Williams College.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books; 0 edition (December 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 736 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0156027577
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0156027571
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.25 x 7.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #4,840,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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James MacGregor Burns (1918-2014) was a bestselling American historian and political scientist whose work has earned both the National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize. Born in Boston, he earned his BA at Williams College, where he returned to teach history and political science after obtaining his PhD at Harvard and serving in World War II. He served as the Woodrow Wilson Professor of Government Emeritus at Williams College and as Distinguished Leadership Scholar at the University of Maryland until his death in 2014.

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B J Diamond

The inside story from 1940 on.

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019

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I have read several books by top historians on FDR. As a teacher of U.S. history for 40 years in high school and Junior College with a major in History at UC Berkeley with a emphasis of Diplomatic History I can say without any qualms that this work is the Best I have ever read. Bechloss's book goes back to 1940. There are two areas which are worth a comment 1. The need to involve the Congress and public (he political part of being President). 2. The story and obviously a mistake of not informing Adm. Kimmel and General Short of the knowledge the government had regarding an attack on Pearl Harbor. I (Richard Diamond) have read several works on the diplomatic aspect of WWII including views from the Japanese side, and this book is one of the best. Combined with Bechloss's book "Presidents at War" (8 Presidents from Madison to LBJ) you appreciate of what is correct in having the President confer with Congress and inform the public, especially regarding the politics of war. I recommend this book for those who are interested in WWII and FDR and Beschloss' book on the 8 Presidents in "Presidents at War).

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Michael Lapelosa

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This is a AWESOME book!!! This is the second volume in the author's recounting of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s life. This book focuses on his war time Presidency and final years. The well written narrative examines Roosevelt’s wartime leadership and his vision for post-war peace. I was struck by the tightrope that Roosevelt had to walk ....inching toward war while not alienating a still isolationist public....delicately handling relationships between difficult war time allies.....dealing with incredible demands for war materials......educating the public on the realities of America's new, yet vital, role in world affairs and working with, (and at times against) Congress. The story of how Roosevelt orchestrated these complex, unsteady multi faceted demands and relationships is fascinating and very informative. The book is comprehensive and detailed, but not overly so.
Although the author is clearly a fan of FDR, his flaws, weaknesses and mistakes are not ignored, minimized or sugar coated. As a result, the book is both informative and thought provoking, presenting the reader with context, balance, objectivity and insight.
Don't let your preconceived opinion of FDR prevent you from reading the excellent book!!!!!

Hailed by William Shirer as “the definitive book on Roosevelt in the war years,” and by bestselling author Barbara Tuchman as “engrossing, informative, endlessly readable,” The Soldier of Freedom is a moving profile of a leader gifted with rare political talent in an era of extraordinary challenges, sacrifices, heroism, and hardship.

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The award-winning, elegantly told story of FDR's wartime presidency.

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015

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"Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom" is the second volume of James MacGregor Burns' magisterial two-volume biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the first major scholarly biography of FDR after his death in 1945. (The first volume is "Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox," which chronicles FDR's early life and political career.)

In "Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom," Burns brilliantly encapsulates the wartime presidency of FDR: how he at first met the dual challenge of keeping the United States out of World War II, while at the same time legally making aid to the beleaguered Allies available; and then, once the U.S. entered the war, how he managed to keep the Allied war effort moving toward the ultimate goal of victory over the Axis powers. Burns portrays FDR as a man divided between his principles and ideals on one hand, and his need to take a pragmatic approach to the war on the other. FDR is seen squarely placed at the center of worldwide historical events of the 1940s.

Throughout this outstanding book, which was published in 1970 and won both the 1971 Pulitzer Prize for history and the 1971 National Book Award for History and Biography, Burns' scholarly research is impeccable and interpretations of history are flawless. His prose is elegant, fast-paced, and highly readable. Most highly recommended.

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