{"title":"Iwan Morgan","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling narratives and influential lives in the works of Iwan Morgan. An esteemed historian and author, Morgan brings the complex worlds of political giants into vivid detail, making his books a must-read for anyone captivated by American history and presidential biographies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFDR\u003c\/em\u003e, Morgan delves into the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt, offering a nuanced exploration of his presidency and the indelible impact he made on the United States in a time of profound change. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Morgan highlights FDR's leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, painting a comprehensive portrait of one of America's most influential presidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eReagan\u003c\/em\u003e, Morgan captures the essence of the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, analysing his domestic and foreign policies and their long-lasting effects. This book is an insightful look into Reagan's political ideology and the evolution of American conservatism during the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works by Iwan Morgan are perfect for readers interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, providing both educational insights and enthralling narratives. Each book serves as a window into the life and times of these iconic leaders, blending historical detail with engaging prose to illuminate their enduring legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fdr-by-iwan-morgan-9780755637164","title":"FDR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest American presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt built a coalition of labour, ethnic, urban, low-income, and African American voters that underwrote the Democratic Party’s national ascendancy from the 1930s to the 1980s. Over his four terms, he promoted the New Deal – the greatest reform programme in US history – to meet the challenges of the Great Depression, led the United States to the brink of victory in the Second World War, and established the modern presidency as the driving force of American politics and government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIwan Morgan takes a fresh look at \u003cem\u003eFDR\u003c\/em\u003e, showing how his leadership enabled the United States of America to become the most successful country of the twentieth century. This astute and original assessment of a highly consequential presidency explains how Roosevelt enhanced the governing capacity of his office, promoted a constitutional revolution through his dealings with the Supreme Court, and forged a new intimacy between the president and the American people through his genius for political communication. It also demonstrates the significance of his organisational and strategic leadership as commander-in-chief in America’s greatest foreign war, his role in holding together the US-British-Soviet Grand Alliance against the Axis powers, and his pioneering development of the national-security presidency that sought to promote a lasting post-war peace for the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn fluid, immensely readable prose, Morgan focuses on the ways in which FDR transformed the presidency into an institution of domestic and international leadership to establish the modern ideal of the office as an assertive, democratic executive charged with meeting the challenges facing the US at home and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843545878764,"sku":"9780755637164","price":77.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/385613482457.jpg?v=1758803461"},{"product_id":"fdr-by-iwan-morgan-9781350447950","title":"FDR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e[A] superb study of the way FDR successfully created a presidency that could renew America\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest American presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, built a coalition of labour, ethnic, urban, low-income and African American voters that underwrote the Democratic Party’s national ascendancy from the 1930s to the 1980s. 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