The Man in the Arena: Selected Writings of Theodore Roosevelt: A Reader
by Theodore Roosevelt IV
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Author: Theodore Roosevelt IVEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-05
ISBN: 0765306700
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Forge Books
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Book Review: Get to Know TR
Summary: 4 Stars
Reading this book was almost like having a discussion with TR and listening to some of his stories and how he felt about certain issues. Our cultural worldview has changed in many
ways- his racial views specifically stood out as archaic- but much of what he has to say is extremely interesting.
The book is divided into four basic sections: TR's writings about history, his writings about himself, his writings about his adventures, and essays he wrote or speeches he gave on
various subjects. The history section stands out because the focus is totally different. TR is a critic of other historians rather than explaining his own actions or opinions. The memoirs and adventures sections are essentially the same; no real reason to divide them. There is no real info about TR's life given and there are no footnotes to explain some of the more obscure references he makes. There are also no reasons given for the passages that are chosen.
TR himself is a great writer and I really enjoyed his writings. His bulldog personality forces its way through his words and makes it impossible not to appriciate this man. Reading the words of a President who literally led a group of soldiers in Cuba, hunted lions in Africa, and explored a river in Brazil was amazing and I would definitely recommend the selections the editor chose, although I wish the editing was a little more involved so as to enhance my understanding without needing to research specifics.
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