The World That Wasn't

This book provides a new perspective on the political career of Henry Wallace, FDR’s third-term vice president, and his influence on the making of US and Soviet foreign policy at the dawn of the Cold War. Based on new findings from Russian, FBI, and other archives, Steil paints a detailed picture of Wallace’s actions and their consequences, challenging previous heroic portrayals of Wallace and offering a more nuanced view of his role in shaping American and Soviet relations.