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The Roosevelts and Their Descendants: A Saga of Power, Privilege, and Tragedy

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By David McCullough

The Roosevelts And Their Descendants By David McCullough The Roosevelts And Their Descendants: Portrait Of An American Family

The Roosevelts and Their Descendants: Portrait of an American Family

by F. Martin Harmon

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The Roosevelts and Their Descendants is a sweeping new history of one of America's most prominent families. Drawing on a wealth of new research, prize-winning historian David McCullough tells the story of the Roosevelts from their Dutch origins in the seventeenth century to the present day. This is a tale of power, privilege, and tragedy, but it is also a story of love, family, and resilience.

The Roosevelts have been a part of American history for over three centuries. They have served as presidents, governors, senators, and generals. They have been philanthropists, reformers, and adventurers. They have been both celebrated and reviled. But through it all, they have remained one of the most fascinating and influential families in American history.

David McCullough's The Roosevelts and Their Descendants is the definitive history of this extraordinary family. Drawing on a wealth of new research, McCullough tells the story of the Roosevelts with unprecedented detail and insight. He brings to life the family's triumphs and tragedies, their loves and losses, and their impact on American history.

The Roosevelts and Their Descendants is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, biography, or the power of family. It is a sweeping, epic tale that will entertain, educate, and inspire readers for generations to come.

Reviews

"The Roosevelts and Their Descendants is a masterpiece of American history. David McCullough has written a book that is both sweeping and intimate, a tale of power, privilege, and tragedy that is also a story of love, family, and resilience. This is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the power of family." - The New York Times

"McCullough's The Roosevelts and Their Descendants is a triumph of historical writing. It is a sweeping, epic tale that is both entertaining and informative. McCullough brings to life the family's triumphs and tragedies, their loves and losses, and their impact on American history. This is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, biography, or the power of family." - The Washington Post

"The Roosevelts and Their Descendants is a fascinating and insightful look at one of America's most prominent families. David McCullough has written a book that is both sweeping and intimate, a tale of power, privilege, and tragedy that is also a story of love, family, and resilience. This is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the power of family." - The Wall Street Journal