Books by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Robert Kennedy and His Times
by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
You know that Schlesinger worked for Kennedy, and admires him; nonetheless, the advantages of being an insider and trying to write from the outside I think outweigh the disadvantages of reading a book by an insider.
The Crisis of the Old Order
by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Schlesinger was probably the best storyteller among the great historians of the mid-20th century.He had an eye for detail and a telling anecdote. He could make a point without beating readers over the head with it. He also had a really good sense of politics. His Age of Roosevelt is much more than a biography; it’s really a story of FDR’s political milieu.
Interviews where books by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. were recommended
The best books on American Presidents, recommended by H W Brands
The best presidential biographies contain insights into both the personal and the political, says the historian HW Brands. He chooses the best biographies of some of the greatest American presidents.
The best books on The Kennedys, recommended by David Nasaw
The story and tragedy of the Kennedys is so incredible you don’t need to turn to fiction, says the biographer of Joseph P Kennedy, David Nasaw. He talks us through the Kennedy generations.
