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Theodore Roosevelt: Up Close

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Theodore Roosevelt On Horseback, Leading The Rough Riders Up San Juan Hill Theodore Roosevelt (Up Close) Michael L Cooper

Theodore Roosevelt was a man of contradictions. He was a Rough Rider who charged up San Juan Hill, and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. He was a conservationist who loved to hunt, and a trust-buster who fought for the common man. He was a Republican who admired Woodrow Wilson, and a Democrat who supported Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt (Up Close)

by Michael L. Cooper

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	218 pages

In Theodore Roosevelt: Up Close, Michael Cooper paints a complex and captivating portrait of one of America's most iconic presidents. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Cooper reveals the man behind the myth.

Cooper's book is not a traditional biography. It is more of a character study, focusing on the key moments and relationships that shaped Roosevelt's life. Cooper shows us Roosevelt as a young boy growing up in New York City, as a Rough Rider fighting in Cuba, as a governor of New York, as a president leading the country through war and peace, and as a conservationist working to protect the nation's natural resources.

Throughout the book, Cooper provides fascinating insights into Roosevelt's personality and character. He shows us Roosevelt's boundless energy, his love of adventure, his unwavering optimism, and his deep compassion for others. He also shows us Roosevelt's flaws, his arrogance, his impulsiveness, and his occasional bouts of depression.

Cooper's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Theodore Roosevelt. It is a rich and nuanced portrait of a complex and fascinating man.

Reviews

“Michael Cooper has written a masterful biography of Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt: Up Close is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this iconic American president.” —Doris Kearns Goodwin

“Cooper's book is a rich and nuanced portrait of a complex and fascinating man. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Theodore Roosevelt or American history.” —David McCullough

“Theodore Roosevelt: Up Close is a beautifully written and deeply researched biography. Michael Cooper has captured the essence of one of America's greatest presidents.” —Jon Meacham

About the Author

Michael Cooper is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of several books on American history. He is a former White House correspondent for the New York Times and the Washington Post. He currently teaches journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.