Franklin D.Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln: Competing Perspectives on Two Great Presidencies

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Routledge, Jul 8, 2016 - History - 320 pages
Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt are widely considered the two greatest presidents of the past two centuries. How did these two very different men rise to power, run their administrations, and achieve greatness? How did they set their policies, rally public opinion, and transform the nation? Were they ultimately more different or alike? This anthology compares these two presidents and presidencies, examining their legacies, leadership styles, and places in history.

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Introduction
3
Dual Greatness in the White House
9
Comparative Political Leadership
153
Teaching a Legacy
213
Chronology
247
Biographical Digest
258
Selected Bibliography
271
List of Contributors
280
Index
281
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William D. Pederson, Frank J. Williams

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