2024 the best president in america review
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Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands narrates the fierce debate over America's role in the world in the runup to World War II through its two most important figures: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who advocated intervention, and his isolationist nemesis, aviator and popular hero Charles Lindbergh.
Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939 launched a momentous period of decision-making for the United States. With fascism rampant abroad, should America take responsibility for its defeat?
For popular hero Charles Lindbergh, saying no to another world war only twenty years after the first was the obvious answer. Lindbergh had become famous and adored around the world after his historic first flight over the Atlantic in 1927. In the years since, he had emerged as a vocal critic of American involvement overseas, rallying Americans against foreign war as the leading spokesman the America First Committee.
While Hitler advanced across Europe and threatened the British Isles, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt struggled to turn the tide of public opinion. With great effort, political shrewdness and outright deception—aided by secret British disinformation efforts in America—FDR readied the country for war. He pushed the US onto the world stage where it has stayed ever since.
In this gripping narrative, H.W. Brands sheds light on a crucial tipping point in American history and depicts the making of a legendary president.
Publisher : Doubleday (September 24, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385550413
ISBN-13 : 978-0385550413
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6.3 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
Reviewer: Steven Lomazow. M.D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A highly-recommended, informative read.
Review: With impeccable research, Brands unpacks the controversy between the pro and anti-war factions in an unbiased and compelling fashion. While FDR comes off as the protagonist, his flaws are also addressed. Lindbergh's rise and precipitous 1941 downfall is treated with compassion though he is revealed to be the starkly unprepared political novice and as the tragic hero he became.The pre-WW2 era has been well-traveled by historians. Recent books by Candace Fleming, Susan Dunn, Paul Sparrow, Lynn Olson and Rachel Maddow all have merit in their own way, but, to my mind this the best of them.
Reviewer: Casey Wheeler
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Interesting Read
Review: This book covers two sides to the issue of whether the United States should be an isolationist versus globally involved country in the years prior to World War II. Lindbergh, along with the America First organization, led the charge that America should be militarily strong, but refrain being involved in the conflict in Europe. Roosevelt countered with a steadily progressing movement towards supporting countries fighting the Nazis in order to prevent a future war involving America. Both sides did not trust the other and firmly believed in their positions. Roosevelt won in numerous legislative and elective confrontations. The bombing of Pearl Harbor quickly brought a halt to the divergent points of view and united the country. This book was well researched and written as have several other of this books that I have read. I recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in the divergent views in this country prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good
Review: This is a good, in-depth book regarding what was going on politically in the United States during World War Two prior to the United States' entry into the war after the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. The book seems very well researched and is well written.
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lindbergh in his own words
Review: Almost no analysis until the epilogue. Extensive examination of Lindbergh's isolationist sentiments and activities in his own words. This includes a number of clear examples of antisemitism. Before the epilogue, it is hard to avoid the suspicion that the author might feel that Lindbergh had the right side of the argument.
Reviewer: Glenn Howard
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Plunge into History
Review: All my life I have yearned for this book. FINALLY after searching the world over I have located the one thing that will make my life complete.Kudos to Jeff Bezosð
Reviewer: cduboise
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent US history of the relationship between Roosevelt & Lindbergh in pre-WWII
Review: Excellent US history of the relationship between Franklin Roosevelt & Charles Lindbergh in the weeks before WWII.Lindbergh had been in Germany and didn't think that Adolph Hitler was a danger.Lindbergh was didn't want to aid Britain.
Reviewer: Harry M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An original interpretation of Roosevelt v Lindbergh
Review: The author in a well written story provides new insight in the drama of Lindbergh v Roosevelt. The author uses the phrase a country gets the foreign policy it can afford. Interesting but what about Scandinavia ? Well worth reading.
Reviewer: Longstreet
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Disappointing
Review: While I have enjoyed all of the books written by H.W. Brands, this one was a huge disappointment. Indeed, the book is made up almost completely, word-for-word, from the journals, speeches, letters, and personal papers of Charles Lindbergh and FDR. While Brandsâ previous books have included commentary, insights, and great storytelling, his current tome did a surprisingly poor job of capturing a fascinating period of time in American history. Hopefully, Brandsâ next book will recapture the magic of his past writings.