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Patrick Renshaw (1936–2023)
Author of The Wobblies: The Story of the IWW and Syndicalism in the United States
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- Birthdate
- 1936
- Date of death
- 2023
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Country (for map)
- UK
- Birthplace
- West Ham, London, England
- Places of residence
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
- Education
- Oxford University (BA, MA)
Northwestern University (PhD) - Occupations
- History professor, Sheffield University
- Organizations
- National Union of Journalists
Royal Air Force
British Association for American Studies
Organization of American Historians
Oxford Union - Awards and honors
- Fellow, Royal Historical Society
Members
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- Works
- 6
- Also by
- 2
- Members
- 180
- Popularity
- #119,865
- Rating
- 3.1
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 23
- Languages
- 1
Yet in spite of this, Patrick Renshaw manages to pull off the impressive feat of providing a concise yet insightful assessment of Roosevelt’s life and career. In accordance with the “Profiles in Power” series, his focus is on how Roosevelt used power as president, yet his scope encompasses the whole of FDR’s life, including such topics as his complicated relationship with his wife Eleanor, the personal impact of his polio affliction, and his affairs with other women. All are addressed within the context of Renshaw’s theme, yet it is done in such a way as to provide a better understanding of who Roosevelt was as a person. Because of this, his book serves not just as a good study of FDR’s use of power but as the best short biography of Roosevelt available, one that is ideal for anyone seeking a concise introduction to the life and career of America’s 32nd president.… (more)