Frank Burt Freidel was a distinguished historian and the preeminent biographer of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. His work delved deeply into America's political and social history, particularly the eras of the Great Depression and World War II. Freidel was known for his meticulous research and his ability to bring past events to life through vivid narrative. His analyses offer valuable insights into pivotal moments of 20th-century America and the mind of one of its most influential figures.
This survey aims to balance social and cultural with the political and diplomatic history. It aims to help instructor to organize his or her course in many different ways confident that the text will support both the topics discussed in class and provide students with the ideal book for self-study.
Single-page biographies with portraits of the forty-six presidents of the United States.