"our persistent unwisdom."
#nonfiction #war #history
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"The power to seize the psychological movement is the essence of genius in politics"
#nonfiction #history #politics
Theodore Rex | 
"The power to seize the psychological movement is the essence of genius in politics"
#nonfiction #history #politics
"The most precious faculty of a free people - that of electing their mandatories: their legislators, their judges."
#democracy #politics
Morris provides context to the adage that's most commonly associated with Roosevelt, speak softly and carry a big stick.
#nonfiction #history #politics
"Public image, once registered, is almost impossible to rephotograph: later exposures only darken the underlying silhouette."
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"If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from his trouble; but neither will speaking softly avail, if back of the softness there does not lie strength, power."
"If ever #anarchy is triumphant, its triumph will last for but one red moment, to be succeeded for ages by the gloomy night of despotism."
Started reading this #nonfiction #history book about Roosevelt written by a #Pulitzer prize winner.
I've been wanting to finish this trilogy for some time now.
I finished the 1st book in the series, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. Now I need to complete the last 2 to finish the trilogy! #ColonelRoosevelt
They are both on my #Nonfiction #TBR stack.
#historical #NFNov @rsteve388 @Clwojick
pickMoving, powerful, deeply informative - this is not only one of the strongest biographies I have ever read but a very galvanizing one. Roosevelt strides like a colossus over every page, from first to last. Heady, fascinating stuff.
I actually own this hardcover, but I don't think I'll ever actually read it - so I'm going to try the audio instead. I tend to gravitate towards nonfiction audio, for the most part.
pickRegardless of your political leanings, this is a great look at history through an objective lense. Morris starts this book at the beginning of Roosevelt's first term and ends it at his leaving office. A must read for history buffs. Note: this reads like a novel and not a history book.
