Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States: His Own Words, Selected and Arranged by Daniel Ruddy
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Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas about the nation’s early days and his own times can be found sprinkled throughout his volu-minous writings, but these “pearls of thought” (as one of his book reviewers described them in 1888) have never before been pulled together into one volume. Now, through the skillful editing of Daniel Ruddy, Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States provides readers with Roosevelt’s unique view of American history from the Revolution to the beginning of the twentieth century.
An astute historical observer, Roosevelt was a hanging judge who did not hesitate to render harsh verdicts about leaders and events from America’s past. His razor-sharp opinions cut to the core, capturing the essence of obscure and prominent figures alike: in his view, Andrew Jackson was “not more than half civilized,” John Tyler was “a politician of monu-mental littleness,” and William McKinley had “no more backbone than a chocolate Éclair.” Roosevelt did not spare his contemporaries from criticism, either, particularly Woodrow Wilson, whom he believed to be “rotten through and through.” What emerges from these pages is, of course, as revealing about Roosevelt as it is about the United States. This colorful compendium is a wonderful new angle on both American history and one of the country’s most energetic, brilliant, and entertaining men.
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$14.99 is much too high for the price of a Kindle book. Just because your book is about a dead President, doesn’t make it ok to price gouge. There are tons of biography’s on deceased Presidents that are priced accordingly. Shameful…
Rating: 1 / 5
Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States: His Own Words, Selected and Arranged by Daniel Ruddy
You have to keep in mind that, although these are the former presidents words, the words are selected and arranged by the author. When you think about Roosevelt, most everything said in this book reflects the historical opinion of the man, and are probably biased by the writer’s own ideas. No surprise there. Reading between the lines, the words reflect the prevalent elitist attitude of the early 1900’s that pretty much ignores the fact that Native Americans were not only here first, they, too, are human beings. Roosevelt’s “big stick” approach is reflected in almost everything he says from killing innocent, helpless, wild animals to doing the same with foreign policy. He actually has some good ideas about the Founding Fathers, but, again, the Whitewashed attitudes of the era he lived in are directly reflected in his way of thinking. It is always good to read a variety of historical accounts, and differing points of view on the same subjects, but, in this case, there is little to be learned about Theodore Roosevelt himself, and more to be learned about the racist, elitist, and selfish attitudes that are reflected in modern America. For most, the book will offer nothing new, and just solidify already existing opinions either way. Unfortunately for others for whom this may be a first read, or who are easily swayed by celebrity, the opinions expressed may be taken as an example of how to be American, and, thus, continue a legacy that ought to be forgotten. People need to read and understand Theodore Roosevelt, but more as a personality in time and in the past rather than as someone either to be revered or emulated today.
Rating: 3 / 5
Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States: His Own Words, Selected and Arranged by Daniel Ruddy
This book is so full of wisdom and insight that it should be compulsury readsing in all eighth grade classes with a good civics course.
Rating: 5 / 5
Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States: His Own Words, Selected and Arranged by Daniel Ruddy
Outstanding book. Needs to be required reading in all high schools.I wish that politicians of today were as straight forward as T.R.
Rating: 5 / 5
Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States: His Own Words, Selected and Arranged by Daniel Ruddy
The reason I wanted this book was to ascertain if The great President was not a socialist President.I have read some of his material which was one of his great acomplishments The Panama Canal.He also wanted the United States to have our Military Navy access for a two ocean Military might.I have not completed the book,but I fine it a great tribute to this fine President.Mr Daniel Ruddy did a great job in selecting and arrangement in Theodore Roosevelt’s History Of The United States:Thank you so much for a fine read I love it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Theodore Roosevelt’s History of the United States: His Own Words, Selected and Arranged by Daniel Ruddy