The Roosevelt and the royals : Franklin and Eleanor, the King and Queen of England, and the friendship that changed history / Will Swift.

By:

Swift, Will [Author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2004.Description: xvii, 366 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

0471459623

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LOC classification:

E 807 .S95 2004

Contents:

Chapter 1. Eleanor and Franklin.--Chapter 2. Bertie and Elizabeth.--Chapter 3. A Radical Partnership.--Chapter 4. The Happy Yorks.--Chapter 5 .Rocking the World.--Chapter 6. Joining Forces.--Chapter 7. A Genius for Publicity.--Chapter 8. Conquering Washington.--Chapter 9. Hot Dog Diplomacy.--Chapter 10. "Our Hearts Are Near Breaking".--Chapter 11.-The Propaganda Campaign.--Chapter 12. Hitting Close to Home.--Chapter 13. Eleanor in England.--Chapter 14. A Perfect Team.--Chapter 15. Death before Victory.--Chapter 16. Starting Over.--Chapter 17. Walking with Death.--Chapter 18. First Ladies of the World.--Chapter 19Valiant for Friendship.

Summary: Written in fluid and lucid prose, this book is not only eminently readable but also historically illuminating. It explores the contrasting personalities of the four main protagonists with skill and insight and it is both convincing and refreshingly candid.

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Includes bibliography and index.

Written in fluid and lucid prose, this book is not only eminently readable but also historically illuminating. It explores the contrasting personalities of the four main protagonists with skill and insight and it is both convincing and refreshingly candid.

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