The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
by Edmund Morris
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Author: Edmund MorrisReader: Harry Chase
Edition: Audio Cassette
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Published: 2004-05-04
ISBN: 0739312480
Publisher: Random House Audio
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Book Review: TR: A man for the ages..and a biography worthy of the man..
Summary: 5 Stars
Prior to the writing of Dutch, the disaster that was the "biography" of Ronald Reagan, Edmund Morris was renowned as the author of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, the first truly comprehensive biography of the great American president. Morris took a subject of which there was volumes already written, both from the subject and his contemporaries, and created a fresh, exciting, and living picture of the asthamatic, near-sighted boy who became the physical force of nature that was Teddy Roosevelt. Morris's work began the trend towards living history: works full of rich detail and elegant narratives that make history effortlessly come to life.
First published in 1979, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt was one of a new breed of books by authors like Morris, David McCullough, and Stephen Ambrose. The book covers TR's life from birth to the day he is sworn in as President to replace the assassinated McKinley. As befitting such a span of time, the books is long, so much so that what was originally one volume became two. (Theodore Rex is volume 2) Morris's research is beyond reproach. Indeed, one believes that Morris may have read as much material as his subject was capable of. His narrative style is sharp, flowing smoothly and practically jumping off the page. He paints so vivid a picture of TR's mannerisms and speaking style that you can hear TR's voice in your head, "Mr. Spee-kar! Mr. Spee-kar!!" Morris seemed to understand Roosevelt as a man, and as such, was the first to really capture his drive, intelligence, and complexity.
This edition has been updated and revised from the original with material newly released archival information and pictures that add to the already wonderful detail. This work has become like Roosevelt himself; Always absorbing new material and changing as needed to reflect the influx of new information. Together with its companion volume, Theodore Rex (which covers TR from his ascendency to the Presidency to his final day in office), this is a book deserving of a place on your shelf. Highly Recommended.
Summary of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic," The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time. The publication of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt on September 14th, 2001 marks the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt becoming president.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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