The Life of Woodrow Wilson 1856-1924 - Hardcover

""The Life of Woodrow Wilson 1856-1924"" is a comprehensive biography of the 28th President of the United States, written by Josephus Daniels. The book offers a detailed account of Wilson's life, from his childhood in Virginia to his presidency and beyond. It explores Wilson's early years as a scholar and educator, his tenure as president of Princeton University, his governorship of New Jersey, and his rise to the presidency in 1913. The book delves into Wilson's policies and accomplishments as president, including his efforts to reform banking and the economy, his leadership during World War I, and his role in the creation of the League of Nations. Daniels also explores Wilson's personal life, including his marriage to Ellen Axson Wilson and his second marriage to Edith Bolling Galt. Throughout the book, Daniels provides a nuanced portrait of Wilson, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader. He also offers insights into the political and social context of Wilson's era, including the rise of progressivism, the impact of World War I, and the struggle for women's suffrage. Overall, ""The Life of Woodrow Wilson 1856-1924"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a comprehensive look at one of America's most influential presidents.1924. Daniels, Secretary of the Navy from 1913-1921, writes of the early life of Wilson with the hope that a reading of this book will stimulate devotion to the principles and ideals for which he gave his life. Contents: The Epic Figure of His Era; Inherited Traits; Boyhood Days of Tommy Wilson; At Old Nassau; Finding Himself; Educator and Lecturer; His Fight for Democracy in Education; Writer as Well as Maker of History; Governor of New Jersey; The Baltimore Convention; The Campaign of 1912; President and the Presidency; Cabinet Making and Breaking; Tariff Reform, First Step; The Currency System; The Wilson Policy in Mexico; Island Territories; Redeeming the Pledges; Patronage and Merit System; Wilson as a Political Leader; A breaker of Precedents; The Human Side of Wilson; Neutrality; Re-elected to the Presidency; Accepting the Gage of Battle; The World War; Peaceful Penetration; The President in Europe; A Vision of World Peace; The Fight for the Covenant; An Appeal to Caesar; Broken at the Wheel; The Invalid President; The End of the Road; Spiritual Satisfaction; and The Way of Peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.