The Conquerors

The Conquerors, a New York Times bestseller, explores how the private struggles and decisions of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman influenced key moments of World War II and its aftermath, including responses to the Holocaust and plans for postwar Germany. Offering balanced insights, the book reveals FDR's cautious stance on intervening directly against the Holocaust and his efforts to prevent future German threats, while highlighting Truman's shift towards more conciliatory policies after Roosevelt's death. Through detailed and colorful storytelling, it examines the complex negotiations and tensions among Roosevelt, Truman, Churchill, and Stalin during this critical period.