Theodore Roosevelt and the Golden Age of Journalism
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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American biographer and historian (born 1943)
Recommended by 4 notable people, including Bill Gates and Sophie Bakalar
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See customer reviews on Amazon →A richly detailed, narrative history that reads like an extended, character-driven chronicle: vivid scenes and biographical detail bring political events to life, making the book useful for readers who want immersive storytelling rather than quick summaries. What works best is the storytelling — layered anecdotes and close attention to personalities — while the main limitation is length and repetition; long stretches of background or dense political maneuvering can slow momentum and feel digressive. Expect a book that rewards patience but resists skimming.
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One of the Best Books of the Year as chosen by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, Time, USA TODAY, Christian Science Monitor, and more. A tale so gripping that one questions the need for fiction when real life is so plump with drama and intrigue; (Associated Press).Doris Kearns Goodwins The Bully Pulpit is a dynamic history of ...
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Biographies, American History, and Most Recommended Books.
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