Who was Theodore Roosevelt? Most of us think of him as one of America's greatest presidents, a champion of progressive politics, and a master statesman. But many feared the political power that Roosevelt wielded. Woodrow Wilson once called him "the most dangerous man of the age." Mark Twain thought him "clearly insane." William James scorned the "flood of bellicose emotion" he let loose during his presidency. Even his biographer, Edmund Morris, is astonished at Roosevelt's "irrational love of battle." In this book, Sarah Watts probes this dark side of the Rough Rider, presenting a fascinating psychological portrait of a man whose personal obsession with masculinity profoundly influenced the fate of a nation. Drawing on his own writings and on media representations of him, Watts attributes the wide appeal of Roosevelt's style of manhood to the way it addressed the hopes and anxieties of men of his time. Like many of his contemporaries, Roosevelt struggled with what it meant to be a man in the modern era. He saw two foes within himself: a fragile weakling and a primitive beast. The weakling he punished and toughened with rigorous, manly pursuits such as hunting, horseback riding, and war. The beast he unleashed through brutal criticism of homosexuals, immigrants, pacifists, and sissies—anyone who might tarnish the nation's veneer of strength and vigor. With his unabashed paeans to violence and aggressive politics, Roosevelt ultimately offered American men a chance to project their longings and fears onto the nation and its policies. In this way he harnessed the primitive energy of men's desires to propel the march of American civilization—over the bodies of anyone who might stand in its way. Written with passion and precision, this powerful revisioning of an American icon will forever alter the way we see Theodore Roosevelt and his political legacy. "A superb scholarly study of how Roosevelt built his political base on the aspiration and fears of men in a rapidly changing nation and world."—Charles K. Piehl, Library Journal "A thought-provoking and innovative study of the dark side of Roosevelt's personality. . . . [Watt's] arguments are clear, passionate, and thoroughly supported."—Elizabeth A. Bennion, Journal of Interdisciplinary History

Rough Rider in the White House: Theodore Roosevelt and the Politics of Desire

Biographies & Memoirs

Watts, Sarah

Historical

University of Chicago Press

Historians now mark the years between 1880 and 1915 as the beginning of mass culture in the United States and its consolidation under the ideals and values of private corporations. In this study, Sarah Lyons Watts contends that modern American attitudes toward the relationship between labor and capital, as well toward the place industrial labor was to occupy in the corporate state, coalesced in the debates in popular, business, and professional literature in the decades around the turn of the century. She illustrates how the magnitude and significance of changes in the transmission of cultural authority made these years critical in the evolution of industrialists' labor ideas.Following a detailed introduction that provides an overview of the period and a discussion of cultural hegemony, Watts focuses on three case studies: the Pullman strike, an ideological struggle in which public opinion figured not just in the outcome of the strike, but in the definition of labor's place in the corporate order; modern management, which sought to replace workers' traditional definitions with its own and transform the ethos of modern factory work; and the National Association of Manufacturers' anti-union campaign. These case studies demonstrate how nationwide organizations of businessmen met the charges against concentrated capital made by unionists and reformers, advancing arguments that linked the moral value of capital to civic services, national honor, and progress. A concluding chapter, recounting the dramatic social reorganization that was the ultimate product of this period, and a selected bibliography, complete the work. This book will be a useful reference for courses in American, business, social, and labor history, as well as an important resource for public and academic libraries.

Order Against Chaos: Business Culture and Labor Ideology in America, 1880-1915 (Contributions in Labor Studies)

Business & Money

Biography & History

Praeger

75+ whimsical designs to color and love!
Welcome to Cotton + Steel's innovative world of art, whimsy and wonder! In the Cotton &amp; Steel Coloring Book, the design team from the vintage-meets-mod fabric line brings its one-of-a-kind style to the coloring page.
Explore intricate Japanese-inspired motifs and quirky antique telephones and typewriters. Add a pop of color to primitive wildlife art and rustic feedsack prints--all original, authentic and ready for you to create your own collection!

Cotton + Steel Coloring Book: 75+ Whimsical Designs to Color and Love

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Kight, Kim

Miller, Melody

Coleman-Hale, Rashida

Abegg, Alexia Marcelle

Crafts & Hobbies

Fons & Porter

The Complete Air Fryer Meal Prep Recipe BookDo you want to eat healthy and delicious food, prepared in advanceIf so, you are at the right place!You will learn everything you need to know about your AIR FRYER:How to use and take care of your Air FryerHow to lose weight while eating FRIED FOODYou also get an Air Fryer cooking times tableLearn the great benefits of MEAL PREP:Save time and moneyLive a healthier lifeBuild the perfect Meal Prep planIn this cookbook you will find 150 in the following categories:Vegetables & Side DishesChickenTurkeyPorkBeefFish & SeafoodVeganSnacksBeans & GrainsDessertsThe recipes presented in this cookbook are diverse, starting from traditional, classic dishes, to contemporary innovations. So don’t hesitate and get your copy today to start your journey to healthier lifestyle with the help of all the delicious recipes you are about to explore.Get your copy today and change your life!

The Complete Air Fryer Meal Prep Cookbook: 150 Healthy Air Frying Recipes

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Kitchen Appliances

Independently published

Razzamajazz for Clarinet: Starts with Just One Note - Takes You Up to Ten

Arts & Photography

Music

Kevin Mayhew Ltd.

Razzamajazz for Alto Sax: Starts with Just One Note - Takes You Up to Ten

Hot Keys Piano Tutor: Book 2

Through My Eyes: A short story based on true events (Edicija Povesnica)

Parenting & Relationships

Family Relationships

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