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The Patriarch

The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy

by David Nasaw · 2012 · 868 pages

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About This Book

A comprehensive biography of Joseph P. Kennedy, detailing his rise from a Boston outsider to a powerful financier and founder of a political dynasty. The narrative explores his influence in Hollywood, his tenure as an ambassador, and the personal tragedies that defined his family's legacy.

Book Details

Published

2012

Pages

868

Language

en

ISBN

9781594203763

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize Finalist (2013)New York Times Ten Best Books of 2012Mark Lynton History Prize Finalist (2013)

Audiobook Available

30h 55m
Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner

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