Woodrow Wilson and His Work (Classic Reprint): By Willilam E. Dodd - Couverture souple

Dodd, William Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330826329 ISBN 13 : 9781330826324

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, contemporary portrait of Woodrow Wilson and the world he shaped.

This nonfiction work aims to place Wilson in his historical context, using his speeches, public statements, and the reactions of his times to build a balanced portrait. The author also explains why some audiences opposed him and how those views influenced the record of his presidency. Drawing on cabinet papers, congressional records, and a range of contemporary sources, the book seeks to illuminate both the man and the era.

Readers will get a sense of the wartime decisions, domestic reforms, and diplomatic aims that defined Wilson’s leadership, along with the challenges of reporting on a living figure at the center of public debate. The author emphasizes careful interpretation over hasty judgments, offering a framework for understanding a complex period in American history.

• How Wilson described his goals and the nation’s role in the world


• How public opinion and political opposition shaped events


• The sources historians use to study a contemporary presidency


• The connections between domestic policy and international affairs during wartime

Ideal for readers of political biography and modern American history alike.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330826329
• ISBN 13: 9781330826324
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 470
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