Supreme Power

Resumen del libro

During Franklin Roosevelt's first term, a narrow conservative majority on the US Supreme Court struck down several key elements of the New Deal legislation. The ensuing fight engulfed the country. Roosevelt transformed the political and constitutional landscape, the New Deal was saved but the Democrats were split and an era of Republican dominance followed. With new evidence, this brilliant work unfolds like a thriller, with wonderful characters and unexpected twists.

"One of the most eloquent historians of his generation, Jeff Shesol has a deep understanding of the presidency, and the interplay of politics, personalities, and principles, all of which he brings to life in this rich, remarkable book."
William J. Clinton

"It's a rich, sprawling and hugely impressive book that gains added resonance due its topicality but it's also a riveting story in its own right, told with the style and panache of a born storyteller."
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