ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc] Hardcover Hardcover. At last, a biography of Herbert Hoover that captures the man in full [Jeansonne] has splendidly illuminated the arc of one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century.David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning Author of Freedom from FearPrizewinning historian Glen Jeansonne delves into the life of our most misunderstood president, offering up a surprising new portrait of Herbert Hooverdismissing previous assumptions and revealing a political Progressive in the mold of Theodore Roosevelt, and the most resourceful American since Benjamin Franklin. Orphaned at an early age and raised with strict Quaker values, Hoover earned his way through Stanford University. His hardworking ethic drove him to a successful career as an engineer and multinational businessman. After the Great War, he led a humanitarian effort that fed millions of Europeans left destitute, arguably saving more lives than any man in history. As commerce secretary under President Coolidge, Hoover helped modernize and galvanize American industry, and orchestrated the rehabilitation of the Mississippi Valley after the Great Flood of 1927. As president, Herbert Hoover became the first chief executive to harness federal power to combat a crippling global recession. Though Hoover is often remembered as a do-nothing president, Jeansonne convincingly portrays a steadfast leader who challenged congress on an ...
Show/Hide image

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc] Hardcover Hardcover. At last, a biography of Herbert Hoover that captures the man in full [Jeansonne] has splendidly illuminated the arc of one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century.David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning Author of Freedom from FearPrizewinning historian Glen Jeansonne delves into the life of our most misunderstood president, offering up a surprising new portrait of Herbert Hooverdismissing previous assumptions and revealing a political Progressive in the mold of Theodore Roosevelt, and the most resourceful American since Benjamin Franklin. Orphaned at an early age and raised with strict Quaker values, Hoover earned his way through Stanford University. His hardworking ethic drove him to a successful career as an engineer and multinational businessman. After the Great War, he led a humanitarian effort that fed millions of Europeans left destitute, arguably saving more lives than any man in history. As commerce secretary under President Coolidge, Hoover helped modernize and galvanize American industry, and orchestrated the rehabilitation of the Mississippi Valley after the Great Flood of 1927. As president, Herbert Hoover became the first chief executive to harness federal power to combat a crippling global recession. Though Hoover is often remembered as a do-nothing president, Jeansonne convincingly portrays a steadfast leader who challenged congress on an ...
Show/Hide image

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Penguin Publishing Group] Hardcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]
Show/Hide image

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Penguin Random House] Hardcover Unread copy in mint condition
[Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover. ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

New. . ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

UsedLikeNew. Remainder mark ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

Berkley, Date: 2016-10-04. Hardcover. Used: Good. Berkley ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

Herbert Hoover: A Life by Glen JeansonneTHERE IS A BLACK "CLOSEOUT/REMAINDER" MARK ON THE BOTTOM PAGE EDGES.Orphaned at an early age and raised with strict Quaker values, Herbert Hoover earned his way through Stanford University. His hardworking ethic drove him to a successful career as an engineer and multinational businessman. During the Great War, he led a humanitarian effort that fed millions of Europeans left destitute -- arguably saving more lives than any man in history. As commerce secretary under President Calvin Coolidge, Hoover helped modernize and galvanize American industry and orchestrated the rehabilitation of the Mississippi Valley after the Great Flood of 1927.As president, Herbert Hoover became the first chief executive to harness federal power to combat a crippling global recession. Though Hoover is often remembered as a "do-nothing" president, Glen Jeansonne convincingly portrays a steadfast leader who challenged Congress on an array of legislation that laid the groundwork for the New Deal. In addition, Hoover reformed America's prisons, improved worker safety, and fought for better health and welfare for children. Unfairly attacked by Franklin D. Roosevelt and blamed for the Depression, Hoover was swept out of office in a landslide. Yet as FDR's government grew into a bureaucratic behemoth, Hoover became the moral voice of the GOP and a champion of Republican principles -- a legacy reignited by Ronald Reagan that still endures today.A compelling and ...

Berkley, Date: 2016-10-04. Hardcover. New. Berkley ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

UsedVeryGood. Minor shelf wear ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

UsedLikeNew. Remainder mark ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

Berkley. Used - Like New. Near fine. Cloth, D-j. 2016. May contain remainder mark. Berkley ISBN 1101991003 9781101991008 [US]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover
[Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]
Show/Hide image

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library.
[Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover pp. 512
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover
[Austin, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover Remainder mark
[Bensalem, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover Book is in Used-LikeNew condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear.
[Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]

ISBN10: 1101991003, ISBN13: 9781101991008, [publisher: Berkley] Hardcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
[Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2016]