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Book SynopsisBetween 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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"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
