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Lädt ... Theodore Roosevelt: A Strenuous Lifevon Kathleen Dalton
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"Too often we see TR only as he is at Mount Rushmore, a larger-than-life monument carved in stone ... far from being flesh and blood." So Kathleen Dalton writes in her introduction to this rich and revealing biography. And as she describes the arc of Roosevelt's life from his birth to his death, she delves beneath the popular image--one that Roosevelt helped to perpetuate--to discover the real TR. Dalton traces the twinned evolution of TR's personal and political life, from his cosseted childhood to his innovative, sometimes demagogic presidency, to his acceptance of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded to an American, to his passionate advocacy of social justice, and, as he grew older, his increasing radicalism. She pays particular attention to the influence of Roosevelt's father, who promoted manliness and "muscular Christianity" in his son, and to Roosevelt's gentler and more loving family life with his own wife and children. Dalton illuminates both his popular and his more substantial legacy: as the architect of the modern presidency, as a world leader who boldly met the needs of the new century, and as the president who redefined America's place in the world. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)973.911092History and Geography North America United States 1901- Roosevelt Through Truman Administrations Theodore Roosevelt (14 Sep. 1901-4 Mar. 1909)Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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She certainly was strong in showing how his overcoming asthma and his father were such strong influences in his life. I was also impressed in her description of the relationship between him and Edith. It compares to the relationship between John Adams and Abigail.
Dalton is excellent in showing how he promoted a radical post presidency agenda: income tax, inheritance tax, workers rights, and direct democracy. I wanted a bit more on how TR was able to create the conservation movement which is by far his most lasting achievement.
Of course, TR's belligerence as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (sending Dewey and his Fleet to Manila to destroy the Spanish Navy) is curtailed when he becomes president. Even though he claims as President the USA did not fire one shot at a foreign foe TR forgets the little excursion in the Phillipines which was being wrapped up on his watch. Conservatives probably idealize TR for his "walk softly and carry a Big Stick" motto overlooking his radical social agenda. Liberals overlook the belligerence and his stance on a WW I and look at his domestic agenda and his conservation record.
He was a Man for all Seasons.
In summary, one mark of a good book is does it excite one about reading more about characters referred to in the book. Dalton makes me look forward to our Woodrow Wilson and Taft reads and I may have to read something on Henry Cabot Lodge and Robert LaFollette. ( )