The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century

The World That Wasn't by Benn Steil is a groundbreaking book that challenges the conventional narrative of Henry Wallace's political career and its impact on US foreign policy during the Cold War era.

Through meticulous research and striking new finds from Russian, FBI, and other archives, Steil paints a less heroic portrait of Wallace and his presidency, revealing a self-obsessed political figure blind to manipulations by Soviet agents and assets.

This book will forever change how we view the making of US and Soviet foreign policy at the dawn of the Cold War, offering a fresh perspective on one of the most important figures in American history.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and insightful read that will leave you questioning the events surrounding Wallace's fall from grace and the world that might have been under his presidency.