The Rough Riders (Modern Library War)
by Theodore Roosevelt, Richard Bak
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Author: Richard Bak, Theodore RooseveltIntroduction: Edmund Morris
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-12
ISBN: 0375754768
Number of pages: 262
Publisher: Modern Library
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- ISBN13: 9780375754760
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of The Rough Riders (Modern Library War)
Book Review: An American icon's personal view of the Spanish-American War
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Rough Riders," by Theodore Roosevelt, is the author's memoir of his experiences as part of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War. The book's title comes from the nickname earned by the unit. The copyright page notes that the text was originally published in 1899. TR tells about the recruitment and training of the Rough Riders, their voyage to Cuba, their battles, and their return home.
Much of the book concerns what, in TR's opinion, makes for good soldiers and good leaders. Although the book first appeared over a century ago, I found many of TR's observations startlingly relevant to contemporary warfare; he discusses wartime refugees, guerrilla warfare, wartime atrocities, and battlefield news correspondents. Other topics covered include illness among the troops and the impact of weather and terrain on warfare. He also discusses occasional humorous material, such as the nicknames some soldiers earned.
Roosevelt includes fascinating technical details about the weapons of this era. Although he frankly discusses the violence, wounds, and deaths of the battlefield, overall I got a sense that TR saw the war as a grand adventure-even fun on a certain level. The writing style is very engaging and has a clear, matter-of-fact quality. TR's admiration and love for his troops ultimately gives the book a real warmth and humanity. This is truly a landmark in the rich canon of American military memoirs.
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