Presents a biography of Adolf Hitler, and describes his troubled childhood, service in World War One, entrance into politics, and how he was able to maneuver himself into becoming the most powerful dictator of the twentieth century.
Presents the complete text of Franklin Roosevelt's first inaugural address in 1933 analyzing its content and effect on those who heard it and examines the campaign and Roosevelt's relationship with his staff and his wife.
Reprints a selection of political cartoons drawn in response to the events of the Great Depression, each with an explanation and a note about the cartoonist.
Chronicles Franklin Delano Roosevelt's tumultuous years in the White House, discussing his unorthodox remedies to avert economic collapse, his efforts to restore national morale, and his New Deal.
Contains a collection of nonfiction writings from newspapers, periodicals, letters, and other sources, that provides critical perspectives on issues related to the Great Depression in the U.S.
Chronicles the turbulent concluding years of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term, examining the policies and decisions which most impacted American history.
Describes the experiences of those men and women who remained in the United States during World War II, discussing their emotional ups and downs, financial status, hard work, patriotism, fear, tension, shortages, and loneliness.
Examines the history of the Great Depression and details the New Deal programs designed to bring relief to the American people and the economy, highlighting the role of President Franklin Roosevelt and showing the impact of his policies on ordinary people.
Contains essays by various scholars in which they examine the key decisions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, looking at Roosevelt's New Deal program, his Court Packing plan, his actions during World War II, and his treatment of minorities.
