Notable American Biographies I have read recently
Discover compelling American biographies, from Thomas Jefferson to FDR. Explore notable, must-read books on US presidents and leaders in this curated reading list.
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Thomas Jefferson
by R. B. Bernstein
In this definitive short biography, Bernstein deftly synthesizes the massive scholarship on his subject into an insightful, evenhanded account illuminating Jefferson's central place in the American Enlightenment. Book jacket.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
by Roy Jenkins
In acute, stylish prose, Jenkins tackles all of the nuances and intricacies of FDRUs character--a masterly work by the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Churchill" and "Gladstone."
