Between 1929 and 1945, the American people endured two monumental challenges: the Great Depression and World War II. In this book, David Kennedy tells the compelling story of how Americans not only survived but ultimately triumphed in the face of these unprecedented crises.
The Great Depression was both a catastrophe and an opportunity. David Kennedy vividly illustrates how the economic turmoil of the 1930s was more than just a response to the excesses of the 1920s. It was a culmination of a century-long cycle of industrial boom and bust that had ravaged both urban and rural America.
'Freedom From Fear' also delves into the nation's agonizing deliberations over its role in World War II, the strategies employed in the war, the reasons behind America's victory, and the complex aftermath of that triumph. In this compelling narrative, Kennedy explores the factors that influenced American strategy, the difficult decisions made by leaders, and the hardships endured by millions of ordinary Americans who faced the horrors of war with courage.
This comprehensive and vibrant account of a tumultuous period in American history, second only to the Civil War in its impact, illuminates the crucible in which modern America was forged.
