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

by William D. Pederson, Michael R. Williams

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.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2002