Author of book on Franklin Рузвельте, first in history of the USA select a president on the third (in 1940), and then and on a fourth (in 1944) term, is a historian, professor James Макгрегор Бернс, in 40th worked as the helper of congressman in the White house and from within became acquainted with the political kitchen of America, in particular with activity of administration of president. In the book Бернc gives the detailed description to the president and as to the man, and as politics. The enormous layer of not popular for us historical material from the unexpected point of view shows a large game as keen intrigue of fight of intellects and characters.