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Between 1929 and 1945, two great travails were visited upon the American people: the Great Depression and World War II. This volume tells the story of how Americans endured, and eventually prevailed, in the face of the unprecedented calamaties of World War II.

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PRAISE FOR FREEDOM FROM FEAR:
"A grand historical synthesis...this is the kind of book prizes are made for."--Chicago Tribune
"Skillfully weaves together the era's social, economic, and political strands.... Illuminating information and insights on almost every page"--Los Angeles Times Book Review
"A brilliant achievement."--Dallas Morning News
"Consistently original and sometimes startling conclusions."--The Washington Post
"An unfaltering display of clarity and detail."--Philadelphia Inquirer
"Remarkable.... Deeply researched, insightful, and beautifully written."--James T. Patterson, Bancroft Prize-winning author of Grand Expectations
"Sophisticated and complete.... Kennedy gives a seamless account of the War."--Cleveland Plain Dealer
"An elegant book, beautifully written."--David M. Oshinsky, The New Leader

Freedom From Fear Part 2 The American People in World War II

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/11/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780195168938, 978-0195168938
      ISBN10: 0195168933

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Between 1929 and 1945, two great travails were visited upon the American people: the Great Depression and World War II. This volume tells the story of how Americans endured, and eventually prevailed, in the face of the unprecedented calamaties of World War II.

      Trade Review
      PRAISE FOR FREEDOM FROM FEAR:
      "A grand historical synthesis...this is the kind of book prizes are made for."--Chicago Tribune
      "Skillfully weaves together the era's social, economic, and political strands.... Illuminating information and insights on almost every page"--Los Angeles Times Book Review
      "A brilliant achievement."--Dallas Morning News
      "Consistently original and sometimes startling conclusions."--The Washington Post
      "An unfaltering display of clarity and detail."--Philadelphia Inquirer
      "Remarkable.... Deeply researched, insightful, and beautifully written."--James T. Patterson, Bancroft Prize-winning author of Grand Expectations
      "Sophisticated and complete.... Kennedy gives a seamless account of the War."--Cleveland Plain Dealer
      "An elegant book, beautifully written."--David M. Oshinsky, The New Leader

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