Items related to The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who...
The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order - Softcover
Synopsis
From a two-time Pulitzer-winning historian comes an “insightful, compelling portrait” (New York Times Book Review) of Wendell Willkie, the businessman-turned-presidential candidate.
Hailed as “the definitive biography of Wendell Willkie” (Irwin F. Gellman), The Improbable Wendell Willkie offers an “engrossing and enlightening appraisal” (Ira Katznelson) of a prominent businessman and Wall Street attorney presidential candidate who could have saved America’s sclerotic political system. Although Willkie lost to FDR in 1940, acclaimed historian David Levering Lewis demonstrates that the story of this Hoosier- born corporate chairman’s life is “a powerful reminder of practical bipartisanship, visionary internationalism, and committed civil liberties and civil rights” (Katrina vanden Heuvel). Popular for his downhome mid-western charm and unaffected candor, Willkie possessed a supple intellect and a concealed disdain for political opportunism that, had he not died prematurely, would have revolutionized American politics with its advocacy of bipartisanship and social responsibility. “Meticulously researched and brilliantly written” (Douglas Brinkley), The Improbable Wendell Willkie “brings the now largely unknown Willkie to a new generation” (The New Yorker), reclaiming the legacy of an American icon. 30 illustrations"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
David Levering Lewis, the author of God’s Crucible, is professor emeritus of history at New York University. A recipient of the National Humanities Medal, Lewis received the Pulitzer Prize for each volume of his W.E.B. Du Bois biography. He lives in New York City.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherLiveright
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1631496255
- ISBN 13 9781631496257
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages416
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 6.50
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order
Published by
Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2019
ISBN 10: 1631496255
ISBN 13: 9781631496257
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G1631496255I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order
Published by
Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2019
ISBN 10: 1631496255
ISBN 13: 9781631496257
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G1631496255I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_387146418
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_350597464
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Improbable Wendell Willkie : The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order
Published by
Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2019
ISBN 10: 1631496255
ISBN 13: 9781631496257
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 48772819-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order
Seller: Big River Books, Powder Springs, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: LikeNew. May have remainder mark and/or retail sticker. Seller Inventory # 1EYJVO002XK9_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Improbable Wendell Willkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party and His Country, and Conceived a New World Order
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.72. Seller Inventory # bk1631496255xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Improbable Wendell Wilkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party & His Country, & Conceived a New World Order
Seller: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Used - Like New. Fine. Paperback. 2019. Originally published at $18.95. Seller Inventory # W119514
Quantity: 17 available
Stock Image
Improbable Wendell Wilkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party & His Country, & Conceived a New World Order
Seller: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Used - Very Good. 2019. Reprint. paperback. Very Good. Seller Inventory # DD0032366
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Improbable Wendell Wilkie: The Businessman Who Saved the Republican Party & His Country, & Conceived a New World Order
Seller: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Fine. Paperback. 2019. Originally published at $18.95. Seller Inventory # W119514b
Quantity: 3 available