The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism
Description
In this masterful narrative, Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates the Progressive Era through the lens of a pivotal presidential friendship and its dramatic unraveling. The story centers on Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, whose once-close bond fractured, ultimately leading them to run against each other for the presidency in 1912. Goodwin expertly weaves together the personal and political, exploring themes of ambition, betrayal, and the shifting landscape of American power. This compelling account also highlights the burgeoning influence of "muckraking" journalism, which played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and the political discourse of the time.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2013
928 pages
ISBN: 9780141972893
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First Published
2013
Language
eng
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