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His Final Battle: The Last Months Of Franklin Roosevelt
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A New York Times 2016 Notable Bookby Far The Most Enigmatic Leading Figure Of World War Ii. Thats How The British Military Historian John Keegan Described Franklin D. Roosevelt, Who Frequently Left His Contemporaries Guessing, Never More So Than At The End Of His Life. Here, In A Hugely Insightful Account, A Prizewinning Author And Journalist Untangles The Narrative Threads Of Roosevelts Final Months, Showing How He Juggled The Strategic, Political, And Personal Choices He Faced As The War, His Presidency, And His Life Raced In Tandem To Their Climax.The Story Has Been Told Piecemeal But Never Like This, With A Close Focus On Roosevelt Himself And His Hopes For A Stable International Order After The War, And How These Led Him Into A Prolonged Courtship Of Joseph Stalin, The Soviet Dictator, Involving Secret, Arduous Journeys To Tehran And The Crimea. In Between, As The War Entered Its Final Phase, Came The Thunderbolt Of A Dire Medical Diagnosis, Raising Urgent Questions About The Ability Of The Longestserving President To Stand For A Fourth Term At A Time When He Had Little Choice. Neither His Family Nor Top Figures In His Administration Were Informed Of His Diagnosis, Let Alone The Public Or His Closest Ally, Winston Churchill. With Dday Looming, Roosevelt Took A Month Off On A Plantation In The South Where He Was Examined Daily By A Navy Cardiologist, Then Waited Two More Months Before Finally Announcing, On The Eve Of His Partys Convention, That Hed Be A Candidate. A Political Grand Master Still, He Manipulated The Selection Of A New Running Mate, With An Eye To A Possible Succession, Displaying Some Of His Old Vigor And Wit In A Winning Campaign.With Precision And Compassion, Joseph Lelyveld Examines The Choices Roosevelt Faced, Shining New Light On His State Of Mind, Preoccupations, And Motives, Both As Leader Of The Wartime Alliance And In His Personal Life. Confronting His Own Mortality, Roosevelt Operated In The Belief That He Had A Duty To See The War Through To The End, Telling Himself He Could Always Resign If He Found He Couldnt Carry On.Lelyveld Delivers An Incisive Portrait Of This Deliberately Inscrutable Man, A Consummate Leader To The Very Last.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'His Final Battle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt'? A: The book primarily focuses on the final months of Franklin D. Roosevelt's life, exploring his strategic, political, and personal choices as World War II reached its climax.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'His Final Battle' is Joseph Lelyveld, a prizewinning journalist and author.
- Q: What makes this book a notable read? A: This book has been recognized as a New York Times 2016 Notable Book and offers a unique insight into Roosevelt's complex character and leadership during a critical time.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 416 pages.
- Q: When was 'His Final Battle' published? A: The book was published on September 6, 2016.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Themes explored include Roosevelt's leadership during wartime, his personal struggles, and his strategic relationships, particularly with Joseph Stalin.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those focused on World War II and American political history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any damage or wear.