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Title: Elegantly written, nicely judged study of FDR
Review: This careful, thoughtfully written study of FDR is not a biography but rather an assessment of his character and of his achievements. As such, it is a resounding success. FDR had his blemishes as a politician, but Maney's conclusion is sensible: During an era of extraordinary national crisis, FDR came up trumps. Not only are Maney's judgements of Roosevelt are sound, but his writing style is a pleasure to read.
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