Roosevelt's Navy
The Education of a Warrior President, 1882-1920
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
13 February 2013
Summary
FDR as never seen before: His formative years as Woodrow Wilson’s Assistant Secretary of the Navy, evolving from political neophyte to visionary leader.This is the story of a very different Franklin Delano Roosevelt from the one traditionally found in the history books. This is a much younger, untested, pre-polio FDR, learning the complexities of gaining and exercising power as Woodrow Wilson’s ambitious Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He arrives in Washington as an inexperienced political a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781605984094 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1605984094 |
| Author: | James Tertius de Kay |
| Publisher: | Pegasus Books |
| Imprint: | Pegasus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 13 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 23mm |
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“A rousing maritime history. The real life equivalent of a Patrick O’Brian novel.”
“Long before he steered the country through both the Depression and World War II, FDR was a headstrong fellow who knew what he wanted, played for keeps, and mastered the art of taking charge.A highly readable, ultimately credible biography of an ambitious, energetic risk-taker.” * Kirkus Reviews *“A rousing maritime history. The real life equivalent of a Patrick O’Brian novel.” * Boston Globe *“Gripping suspense and excitement. History that reads like a historical novel.” * New York Times Book Review *
About The Author
James Tertius de Kay
James Tertius de Kay has written a number of well-received books of American naval history: Chronicles of the Frigate Macedonian; Monitor; and A Rage for Glory. He lives in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.
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