Description
1982 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This intriguing volume, published in 1982, commemorates the centennial of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s birth. A towering figure in American history, FDR led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II, reshaping the role of the federal government and the presidency itself. This copy, though bearing the gentle marks of time, offers a window into a pivotal era. The well-preserved pages likely contain a wealth of insights into FDR’s life, from his privileged upbringing to his battle with polio and his unprecedented four terms in office. For collectors and history buffs alike, this book promises to shed light on the man who famously proclaimed, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” A fascinating addition to any library.