1932 by David Pietrusza
By acclaimed historian David Pietrusza (Rothstein, 1920, 1960, and 1948), the dazzling series of events and amazing cast of characters that comprised the simultaneous rise of Hitler's Third Reich and FDR's New Deal in 1932, thus setting the stage for World War II. During that year, two Depression-battered and humbled nations confronted destiny.
1932 represents a rare combination of scholarly rigor and relentless dramaThis book ranks right up there with In the Garden of the Beasts and should be a must choice for every book club. -- Amity Shlaes, author
David Pietrusza’s thrilling narratives not only instill history with the richness it deserves, but they teem with intimate portraits and stories that make you feel like you’re reading a great novel. 1932 is perhaps his best work yet. Which is saying a lot. -- David Harsanyi, syndicated columnist and author
David Pietrusza’s 1932 is history at its page-turning best: original, incisive, evenhanded, and impossible to put down. Great storytelling by a great writer. -- Kimberly Guilfoyle, Fox News
A bifurcated, lively study of the year that saw the rise of the two most significant political figures of the early 20th century. . . .In this wonderful new history for lay readers, he tackles two rising political geniuses, one good, one evil, at their moments of election: Roosevelt and Hitler. Two unlikely men of destiny at the cusp of seizing power in 1932 and poised to shape historical events in their respective countries, they were able to overcome enormous obstacles—FDR his polio affliction, Hitler his lack of talent and general status of persona non grata—corral the necessary accomplices, and press forward by sheer and startling forces of will. While FDR and Hitler had little in common growing up—one hailed from the aristocracy and enjoyed every kind of family, school, and professional privilege; the other failed at most everything he tried, even spending time in a homeless men’s shelter—both had adoring mothers, leadership abilities, and an ability to stir their followers by marvelous rhetoric. After struggling with his disability since the early 1920s, FDR did not feel ready to run for the governorship of New York in 1928, but his nominating presidential convention speech for Al Smith galvanized the Democratic Party, and Smith begged him to succeed him as governor. While Smith lost abysmally to Herbert Hoover, Roosevelt 'squeaked through to a narrow victory' and began his stupendous comeback, convincing the people of his vigorous health as well as the disastrous policies of Hoover. Hitler, having hit rock bottom once his mother died and twice rejected entrance to art school, found his conversion in World War I. As the author astutely notes, war became for Hitler a religion, and he began to cobble together his own lethal, unstoppable political force. A mesmerizing study in contrast and comparison. * Kirkus *
"...excellent new book, 1932: The Rise of Hitler & FDR, 'Time heals some wounds'." - Carl Cannon realclearpolitics.com * RealClearPolitics *
David Pietrusza’s thrilling narratives not only instill history with the richness it deserves, but they teem with intimate portraits and stories that make you feel like you’re reading a great novel. 1932 is perhaps his best work yet. Which is saying a lot. -- David Harsanyi, syndicated columnist and author
David Pietrusza’s 1932 is history at its page-turning best: original, incisive, evenhanded, and impossible to put down. Great storytelling by a great writer. -- Kimberly Guilfoyle, Fox News
A bifurcated, lively study of the year that saw the rise of the two most significant political figures of the early 20th century. . . .In this wonderful new history for lay readers, he tackles two rising political geniuses, one good, one evil, at their moments of election: Roosevelt and Hitler. Two unlikely men of destiny at the cusp of seizing power in 1932 and poised to shape historical events in their respective countries, they were able to overcome enormous obstacles—FDR his polio affliction, Hitler his lack of talent and general status of persona non grata—corral the necessary accomplices, and press forward by sheer and startling forces of will. While FDR and Hitler had little in common growing up—one hailed from the aristocracy and enjoyed every kind of family, school, and professional privilege; the other failed at most everything he tried, even spending time in a homeless men’s shelter—both had adoring mothers, leadership abilities, and an ability to stir their followers by marvelous rhetoric. After struggling with his disability since the early 1920s, FDR did not feel ready to run for the governorship of New York in 1928, but his nominating presidential convention speech for Al Smith galvanized the Democratic Party, and Smith begged him to succeed him as governor. While Smith lost abysmally to Herbert Hoover, Roosevelt 'squeaked through to a narrow victory' and began his stupendous comeback, convincing the people of his vigorous health as well as the disastrous policies of Hoover. Hitler, having hit rock bottom once his mother died and twice rejected entrance to art school, found his conversion in World War I. As the author astutely notes, war became for Hitler a religion, and he began to cobble together his own lethal, unstoppable political force. A mesmerizing study in contrast and comparison. * Kirkus *
"...excellent new book, 1932: The Rise of Hitler & FDR, 'Time heals some wounds'." - Carl Cannon realclearpolitics.com * RealClearPolitics *
David Pietrusza’s books include 1920: The Year of Six Presidents; Rothstein: The Life, Times, and Murder of the Criminal Genius Who Fixed the 1919 World Series; 1948: Harry Truman’s Improbable Victory and the Year that Transformed America’s Role in the World; and 1960: LBJ vs. JFK vs. Nixon: The Epic Campaign that Forged Three Presidencies. Rothstein was a finalist for an Edgar Award, and 1920 was honored as by Kirkus as among their “Books of the Year.” Pietrusza has appeared on Good Morning America, Morning Joe, The Voice of America, The History Channel, ESPN, NPR, and C-SPAN. He has spoken at The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, The National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, and various universities and festivals. He lives in Scotia, New York. Visit http://davidpietrusza.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780762793020 |
| ISBN 10 | 0762793023 |
| Title | 1932 |
| Author | David Pietrusza |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Year published | 2015-12-20 |
| Number of pages | 544 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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