The rise of Theodore Roosevelt
1 award & honors · incl. Pulitzer Prize 1980
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The book is a biography of Theodore Roosevelt, covering his life from birth in 1858 to his accession to the presidency in 1901. It forms the first volume of Edmund Morris's trilogy on Roosevelt, which continues with Theodore Rex and Colonel Roosevelt.
Awards & honors
- Winner — Pulitzer Prize (1980)
Praise for “The rise of Theodore Roosevelt”
“Magnificent . . . one of those rare works that is both definitive for the period it covers and fascinating to read for sheer entertainment.”
“Theodore Roosevelt, in this meticulously researched and beautifully written biography, has a claim on being the most interesting man ever to be President of this country.”
“Spectacles glittering, teeth and temper flashing, high-pitched voice rasping and crackling, Roosevelt surges out of these pages with the force of a physical presence.”
Book details
- Published
- 1979
- Latest edition
- 1979 · ISBN 9780375756788
- ISBN
- 9780375756788
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The rise of Theodore Roosevelt?
The rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris has 920 pages.
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