Synopses & Reviews
Theodore Roosevelt exerted profound influence on the lives and minds of Americans In this, the fifth volume of the CREATORS OF THE AMERICAN MIND series, Stacy Cordery creates an engaging biography of this influential president by presenting the copious writings and discussing the short- and long-term impact of Theodore Roosevelt's actions. Praised for its fair and thorough coverage, this text is perfect for use as a core or supplementary text.
Review
"Cordery has supplied the best one-volume introduction to Roosevelt and his fascinating life for today's undergraduates. It has balance, readability, and a sound sense of Roosevelt scholarship. ... On matters relating to Theodore Roosevelt, Cordery is judicious and interesting throughout, and I look forward to seeing the book on your list. It should have wide textbook adoption from the excellent series of which it is a part."
Review
"... (the book) presents a well-realized portrait of Theodore Roosevelt and it builds a convincing case for the thesis that he was not only 'in the vanguard of the modern,' but also a 'maker of the American mind.'"
About the Author
Stacy A. Cordery is an associate professor of History at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, where she has twice won the College's only teaching award. She has published widely on the Roosevelts and is completing a biography of Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Cordery is the bibliographer for the National First Ladies' Library and book review editor for H-Women.
Table of Contents
1. The Formation of a Public Servant. 2. Political Apprenticeship. 3. President of the United States, 1901-1909. 4. Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick. 5. Battling for the Lord: The Post-Presidential Years. 6. Roosevelt and His Legacy. Suggested Topics for Essays and Papers. Selected Bibliography for a Paper on Theodore Roosevelt.