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Author:
Nester, William R., 1956- author.
Title:
Theodore Roosevelt and the art of American power : an American for all time / William R. Nester.
Publisher:
Lexington Books,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
vi, 329 pages ; 24 cm
Subject:
Roosevelt, Theodore,--1858-1919.
Roosevelt, Theodore,--1858-1919--Political and social views.
Roosevelt, Theodore,--1858-1919--Influence.
Roosevelt, Theodore,--1858-1919.
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Power (Social sciences)--United States--History.
Balance of power--History.
United States--Philosophy.--Philosophy.
United States--Philosophy.--Philosophy.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-316) and index.
Contents:
The child of nature -- The assemblyman -- The Westerner -- The civil service commissioner -- The police commissioner -- The Assistant Navy Secretary -- The Rough Rider -- The Governor -- The Vice President -- The trustbuster -- The square dealer -- The imperialist -- The statesman -- The conservationist -- The mistake of his life -- The elder statesman -- The new nationalist -- The man in the arena -- The last chances -- The legacy.
Summary:
"This study comprehensively and systematically explores how Theodore Roosevelt understood, massed, and wielded power to pursue his vision for an America that was the world's most prosperous, just, and influential nation"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1498596754
9781498596756
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1077788591
LCCN:
2018060491
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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