A biography of the first president of the twentieth century delves into the life of this great leader, from his early involvement in the politics of New York City to his presidency.
He is not judgmental; he draws no su'eeping conclusions. Sympathetic, amused, and understanding, he is neither adoring nor worshipful.” —CAREY McWilli AMs, Chicago Sun-Times “Theodore Roosevelt is one of those figures who cannot be.
David Steigerwald, “The Synthetic Politics of Woodrow Wilson,” Journal of the History of Ideas 50, no. 3 (Summer 1989): 465–84. Herbert Croly, “The Two Wilsons,” The New Republic, vol. 7 (September 9, 1916): 129.
This book, the only full study of TR’s pre-presidential years, shows that he was an inevitable chief executive. “It was as if he were subconsciously aware that he was a man of many selves,” the author writes, “and set about ...
Louis Auchincloss's warm and knowing biography introduces us to the man behind the many myths of Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography
In Lion in the White House: A Life of Theodore Roosevelt, historian Aida Donald masterfully chronicles the life of this first modern president. TR's accomplishments in office were immense.
The Life of Theodore Roosevelt: Twenty-fifth President of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt was thrust into the presidency after William McKinley's assassination in 1901.
He called George F. Baer , chief spokesman for the mine owners , and John Mitchell , president of the United Mine Workers of America , into his office . Roosevelt told the men he couldn't force them to settle the issue , but he said ...
ABC News legal correspondent and host of LIVE PD Dan Abrams reveals the story of Teddy Roosevelt’s last stand—an epic courtroom battle against corruption—in this thrilling follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Lincoln’s Last ...