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In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution

Name: In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution
Brand: Scribner Book Company
SKU: 9781668204191
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Contributors:

David S. Brown

Publisher:

Scribner Book Company

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Biography & Autobiography, History

Book Subcategory:

Presidents & Heads of State, United States, Political

Book Topic:

20th Century

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Release Date:

12/2/2025

ISBN 13:

9781668204191

Weight:

1.49 lbs

Size:

9.16 x 6.40 x 1.32 inches

Pages:

496

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From acclaimed historian and author of the "marvelous" (The New York Times Book Review) The Last American Aristocrat comes a captivating new biography of Teddy Roosevelt, exploring the life of America's 26th president and his pivotal role in shaping the dawn of the American Century.

Theodore Roosevelt was one of America's most fascinating presidents--a complex man both publicly and privately. In this sweeping biography, historian David S. Brown takes us on an electrifying journey through Theodore Roosevelt's life--from his privileged New York upbringing to his transformative presidency that reshaped America's role on the global stage.

In the Arena vividly brings Roosevelt to life as a man of striking contradictions: a rugged outdoorsman with a love for books, a war hero who earned a Nobel Peace Prize, and a larger-than-life figure whose energy seemed boundless. Through compelling storytelling and meticulous research, Brown explores the pivotal moments that forged Roosevelt's indomitable spirit, from battling childhood asthma to witnessing the deaths of both his mother and his wife on the same day, to wrangling cattle in the West and preserving 150 million acres of national land.

Challenging traditional views, In the Arena offers a fresh perspective on Roosevelt's groundbreaking political legacy, including his Square Deal policies that laid the groundwork for modern social welfare programs. It also unpacks his bold foreign policy, which expanded America's global influence and set the stage for its rise as a world power. Brown argues that Roosevelt's charisma and performative presidency helped bridge the old Victorian values with the new industrial age, capturing the attention of the middle-class and making him a leader that the people loved.

Drawing comparisons to works like David McCullough's Mornings on Horseback, Brown's narrative stands out for its rich detail and sharp insights. More than just an account of a presidency--it's an exploration of a life lived on the edge of greatness and is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand this critical period of American history.

About the Author
David S. Brown teaches history at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. He is the author of eight books, including In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution; A Hell of a Storm: The Battle for Kansas, the End of Compromise, and the Coming of the Civil War; The First Populist: The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackson; The Last American Aristocrat: The Brilliant Life and Improbable Education of Henry Adams; and biographies of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Richard Hofstadter.