The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
This biography explores the early life and career of Theodore Roosevelt, detailing his journey from a sickly child to a robust young man who embraced a range of interests from nature to politics. It chronicles his personal life, including the tragic death of his wife and mother on the same day, and his professional life, from his time as a New York assemblyman to his role in the Spanish-American war. The book concludes with Roosevelt's unexpected ascension to the presidency after the assassination of President McKinley.
The 1708th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 886
- Words
- 280,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 79th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 561st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))