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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.911092
EAN: 9780465069590
ISBN: 0465069592
Label: Basic Books
Manufacturer: Basic Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 928
Publication Date: September 11, 1998
Publisher: Basic Books
Studio: Basic Books
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In his time, there was no more popular national figure than Theodore Roosevelt. Based on years of research, including new-found letters from his adult sons, here is a complete biography of "T.R"., exploring both the public figure and the private man. Beautifully written, this is a presidential biography certain to take its place among the classics of the genre.
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H.W.Brands is, in my opinion, a writer in the class of David McCullough, but he is more. He is one of the premier historians of American history currently writing. Most of his books have been concerned with the 19th century, but recently he has extended his scope to the 20th century with a biography of FDR. Being a great historian, as well as a great writer, allows him to infuse his works with the background gathered from a career devoted to the study of American history. In contrast, some biographers ... Read More
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I am very pleased to add this book by Brands to my T.R.collection. He gave me more insight to Roosevelt's life as a man, a husband, a father and a President. A very good, informative read.
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I grew up being a fan of Theodore Roosevelt. His energy, unabased patriotism, and concern for the people all attracted me. As time went on and I learned more of him that admiration slowly receded. Nowadays, I can admire his energy but his patriotism I realise was over the line, border line jingoism. His 'concern' for the people caused him to ignore and reinterpert the Constitution in ways favorably to actions he wanted to take.
That said, Mr. Brands has not done a particularly interesting ... Read More
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This book was HW Brands' first book-length biography. He tackled a challenging subject and succeeded marvelously. The thing about Teddy Roosevelt is that he would be a fascinating character even if he had not become President.
To fit Roosevelt's life into a single volume extended the book to 800+ pages (paperback), but well worth the read. This life deserves it. TR's maniacal energy pulses through the book. TR was a true polymath as well as a 'man of action'. He charges through the book and a towering ... Read More
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Two of the finest historical biographies I have consumed in my lifetime have come from the pen of H.W. Brands. The work at hand on Theodore Roosevelt was published in 1997; the other, on Benjamin Franklin, in 2000. Both works pass muster for scholarly accuracy and content. What is intriguing is the author's ability to adapt style to his subject and the times. Franklin's life carries the gravitas of the building of the constitutional life of the United States of America. Roosevelt's, in contrast, bears the energy of ... Read More
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