Theodore Rex
Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris, published by Random House Publishing Group in October 2002, is a revised edition that spans 792 pages. This biography presents an in-depth exploration of Theodore Roosevelt’s transformative presidency, detailing his two terms in office and the significant events that shaped his legacy. The narrative highlights Roosevelt’s dynamic leadership during a pivotal era in American history, marked by challenges such as labor relations and race issues, as well as his monumental achievements in conservation and international diplomacy.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Roosevelt’s political maneuvers and personal charisma that rallied the nation during times of crisis. The book delves into key aspects of his presidency, including the construction of the Panama Canal and his efforts in establishing a national conservation policy, which resulted in the protection of millions of acres of land. With a focus on biography and political history, Theodore Rex offers insights into the complexities of leadership and the impact of Roosevelt’s policies on the United States and the world.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A shining portrait of a presciently modern political genius maneuvering in a gilded age of wealth, optimism, excess and American global ascension.”—San Francisco Chronicle
WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY • “[Theodore Rex] is one of the great histories of the American presidency, worthy of being on a shelf alongside Henry Adams’s volumes on Jefferson and Madison.”—Times Literary Supplement
Theodore Rex is the story—never fully told before—of Theodore Roosevelt’s two world-changing terms as President of the United States. A hundred years before the catastrophe of September 11, 2001, “TR” succeeded to power in the aftermath of an act of terrorism. Youngest of all our chief executives, he rallied a stricken nation with his superhuman energy, charm, and political skills. He proceeded to combat the problems of race and labor relations and trust control while making the Panama Canal possible and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. But his most historic achievement remains his creation of a national conservation policy, and his monument millions of acres of protected parks and forest.
Theodore Rex ends with TR leaving office, still only fifty years old, his future reputation secure as one of our greatest presidents.
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