In the Arena
Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution
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In the Arena
Narrated by:
James Romick
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Narrated by:
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James Romick
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David S. Brown
Summary
“Brimming with insight” (Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls), In the Arena offers a fresh perspective on Roosevelt’s groundbreaking political legacy, including his progressive Square Deal programs and his bold foreign policy, which expanded America’s global influence and set the stage for its rise as a world power. Brown argues that Roosevelt’s charisma and command of the bully pulpit helped bridge the divide from the old Victorian values to the new industrial age, making him one of the most popular and influential leaders of the time.
In the Arena vividly portrays Roosevelt’s striking contradictions: he was a rugged outdoorsman and conservationist with a love for books; a Rough Rider and a Spanish-American War hero who became a Nobel Peace Prize–winning president; and a once sickly child who grew into a larger-than-life figure of boundless energy. Through compelling storytelling and meticulous research, Brown recounts the pivotal moments that forged Roosevelt’s indomitable spirit. More than just a chronicle of a presidency, it is an exploration of a life lived on the edge—indeed beyond the edge—of greatness.
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