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# Pulitzer & National Book Award winner 770+ pages of immersive biography Covers Roosevelt’s military & political rise The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt (Modern Library (Paperback))

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## Key Features

- • **Epic Depth & Detail:** Over 770 pages of rich storytelling capturing Roosevelt’s transformation from frail youth to iconic leader.
- • **Multi-Faceted Legacy:** Explores Roosevelt’s roles as soldier, politician, reformer, and family man—showcasing his complex, inspiring character.
- • **Timeless Inspiration:** A must-read for ambitious professionals craving leadership lessons from one of America’s most dynamic presidents.
- • **Award-Winning Masterpiece:** Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning biography that sets the gold standard for historical narratives.
- • **Cultural & Historical Relevance:** Ranked among Modern Library’s 100 best nonfiction books and Esquire’s top 50 biographies—join the elite readers’ circle.

## Overview

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography by Edmund Morris that chronicles the extraordinary early life and career of the 26th U.S. President. Spanning over 770 pages, it vividly details Roosevelt’s transformation from a sickly child into a robust leader, covering his achievements as a Harvard graduate, soldier, reformer, and politician. Celebrated for its engaging narrative and deep historical insight, this book is a definitive and inspiring portrait of one of America’s most influential figures.

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • The acclaimed author of Theodore Rex presents “a towering biography [and] brilliant chronicle” ( Time ) of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States. One of Modern Library’s 100 best nonfiction books of all time • One of Esquire ’s 50 best biographies of all time “Magnificent . . . one of those rare works that is both definitive for the period it covers and fascinating to read for sheer entertainment.”— The New York Times Book Review During the years 1858–1901, Theodore Roosevelt transformed himself from a frail, asthmatic boy into a full-blooded man. Fresh out of Harvard, he simultaneously published a distinguished work of naval history and became the fist-swinging leader of a Republican insurgency in the New York State Assembly. He chased thieves across the Badlands of North Dakota with a copy of Anna Karenina in one hand and a Winchester rifle in the other. Married to his childhood sweetheart in 1886, he became the country squire of Sagamore Hill on Long Island, a flamboyant civil service reformer in Washington, D.C., and a night-stalking police commissioner in New York City. As assistant secretary of the navy, he almost single-handedly brought about the Spanish-American War. After leading “Roosevelt’s Rough Riders” in the famous charge up San Juan Hill, Cuba, he returned home a military hero, and was rewarded with the governorship of New York. In what he called his “spare hours” he fathered six children and wrote fourteen books. By 1901, the man Senator Mark Hanna called “that damned cowboy” was vice president. Seven months later, an assassin’s bullet gave Roosevelt the national leadership he had always craved. This classic biography is the story of seven men—a naturalist, a writer, a lover, a hunter, a ranchman, a soldier, and a politician—who merged at age forty-two to become the youngest President in history.

Review: "When the wolf rises in the heart..." - Theodore Roosevelt... Harvard graduate, historian, New York state assemblyman; rancher, Civil Service Commissioner, New York City Police Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; Commanding officer of the "Rough Riders;" war hero; Governor of New York; Vice President, and then President of the United States. All of these accomplishments by the time this extraordinary man reached 42 years of age. Theodore Roosevelt's historical achievements are indeed most impressive! In his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt," biographer Edmund Morris masterfully chronicles the life of this mercurial, complex, and paradoxical man who became the 26th President of the United States. Morris's brilliant narrative depicts Theodore Roosevelt as a man who towered over his world. Yet who would have guessed at future greatness for this, the oldest son of one of New York's wealthiest and most respected families? A sickly child, afflicted with constant bouts of asthma and chronic diarrhea, he is seen by his parents as a child "with the mind, but not the body..." for high achievement. But the young Roosevelt senses his own potential for greatness and resolves to strive mightily to achieve it... Throughout his life, TR is a man of many paradoxes. Largely self-educated, he eventually attends Harvard University, from which he graduates magna cum laude in 1880 with a Phi Beta Kappa key in one hand and a membership in Porcellain, Harvard's most prestigious social club, in the other. The son of a wealthy philanthropist, he eschews the traditional, genteel, upper-class lifestyle in favor of the rough-and-tumble of New York politics. A member of the Republican party, he champions progressive reform. By age 26, he has served two terms in the New York state assembly; has earned the begrudging respect of his colleagues; and has authored several significant pieces of reform legislation. After the death of his first wife, Alice Lee Hathaway Roosevelt, and his mother, Mittie (both women die on the same day, in the same house) TR flees New York, heading to the harsh, uncompromising Dakota Badlands to earn his living as a cattle rancher and writer of history books. Here, in this barren country, a startling transformation takes place. The thin, sickly youth of sallow skin and frail constitution becomes the muscular, tanned, robustly healthy man known to history. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" vividly demonstrates how this intensely energetic politician used his forceful personality in the cause of badly needed reform at all levels of American government. As Morris points out, Roosevelt puts his personal stamp on nearly everything he undertakes. As Civil Service Commissioner during the Harrison administration, he publicly - some say bumptiously - investigates claims of graft and corruption within the Civil Service. He alienates many colleagues, but achieves lasting results. During his tenure, the Civil Service expands dramatically, despite fierce political opposition. The same holds true for TR's tenures as president of the New York City Police Commission (1895-97) and Assistant Secretary of the Navy (1897-98.) In 1898 a series of unexpected events propels TR to national prominence. When war breaks out between the United States and Spain, TR asks for and receives commission in the New York National Guard. Soon he has assembled a tough group of cavalrymen called the "Rough Riders" - friends from his days at Harvard and in the old west. On July 1, 1898, TR and his grizzled band of soldiers will enter the pantheon of American heroes at a place in Cuba called San Juan Hill... After the Spanish-American War, TR returns to New York and runs for Governor. After a tough, closely fought campaign that features former "Rough Riders" endorsing their candidate, TR is elected by a razor-thin margin of 18,000 votes out of nearly 1.1. million votes cast. TR will only spend a year in the governor's mansion, though. By 1900, New York's "old pols" have had enough of Roosevelt's attempts to force progressive reforms through a recalcitrant, conservative New York legislature. Considering TR "too dangerous" to keep on as governor, they make an arrangement to get Roosevelt on the national ticket. McKinley agrees, and an Roosevelt enthusiastically becomes McKinley's running mate. In November 1900, McKinley easily wins re-election and Theodore Roosevelt becomes Vice President of the United States. Ten months later, on September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, President William McKinley is gunned down by a young anarchist... Not since I read William Manchester's two-volume "The Last Lion" biography of Winston Churchill have I read a book that's as good as "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt." Make no mistake: this book is as good as biography gets! Here is the powerfully eloquent story of one of the most gifted and controversial men of the twentieth century, and perhaps even of all time. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" reads almost like a novel. I haven't found a single part of this book that I would classify as "dry" or boring. In fact I found it pretty hard to put down once I started reading it. Part of the reason for that, I suppose, is because TR's life was so darned fascinating to begin with; but give Edmund Morris his due. He has told the story of Theodore Roosevelt with tremendous style and panache. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" is a fair and balanced biography, although Edmund Morris displays an obvious affection for his subject. Morris combines an intellectually stimulating and literate historical narrative with brilliantly insightful historical analysis. Roosevelt's less attractive qualities - his impulsiveness, his emotionalism, and his attempts at self glorification among others - all receive full coverage in this masterful book. Edmund Morris has written an extremely readable, highly entertaining, and factually sound biography. In "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt," he completely captures the essence of this towering early twentieth century figure, making him totally relevant to today's readers. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" is a biography that's indeed very well worth reading!
Review: Roosevelt the Inspirational Man and Leader - There's a lot to like here...this is a very well-written book. 770+ pages is not quick to read, but the reading is easy. The author doesn't challenge the reader with many ponderous questions and perhaps the subject doesn't either. Roosevelt is a straightforward dude (he's even called a 'dude' in some places, leading me to be surprised they used such language in the 1800's). What I liked most about this book is the inspirational character himself. Roosevelt was a stand-up guy who almost always did (or tried to do) the right thing. The fact that he was often successful just highlights his moral qualities. His failures too - and there were many - make him simultaneously more human and relatable. As a 38 year old writing this review I found myself thinking: I don't think we've ever had a truly GREAT president in my life time. Without getting political, I know Reagan and Clinton and Obama have their admirers...but were any of them truly inspirational characters? Personally I haven't felt it. Roosevelt makes you FEEL the inspirational quality. Not just his moral character, which was very strong, but his numerous actions, and the way he lived his life, and the things he did, whether you agree with them or not (such as killing for sport), was very inspirational. I found myself wondering about other past presidents I know little about and how I'd like to learn more about their lives too, especially George Washington who is such a revered (and yet unknown) president. You do learn a bit about some past presidents in this book as well including Grover Cleveland and William McKinley and Benjamin Harrison. Harrison was the worst of the three, although Cleveland wasn't much better (although he seems to have been very clever). McKinley was probably the best president of the three, but certainly not a stellar figure. The book doesn't talk at all about Roosevelt as president (hence, 'the rise of'), so we don't get to learn about what he actually did as the boss man in this massive tome. So that was a bit of a disappointment, but certainly not a reflection on the quality of the book itself. The book is VERY detailed and sometimes I found myself getting a bit bored with some of the details of passing legislation as Roosevelt the assemblyman, and those kinds of things, but you can skim the book in parts and still get a very vivid idea of the man. Honestly I didn't skim as much of the book as I could have just because it was mostly so interesting to me, but it would certainly be possible if you wanted to save time. I recommend this book if you want to learn about one of the truly great Americans that ever lived. If you want to be inspired to live your life to the fullest and to maximize your potential, well this book is a detailed examination of how to make that happen - more so than any self-help guide on the matter in my opinion.

## Features

- the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,241 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #30 in US Presidents #87 in Military Leader Biographies #87 in Military History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,456 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "When the wolf rises in the heart..."
*by M***S on March 16, 2002*

Theodore Roosevelt... Harvard graduate, historian, New York state assemblyman; rancher, Civil Service Commissioner, New York City Police Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; Commanding officer of the "Rough Riders;" war hero; Governor of New York; Vice President, and then President of the United States. All of these accomplishments by the time this extraordinary man reached 42 years of age. Theodore Roosevelt's historical achievements are indeed most impressive! In his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt," biographer Edmund Morris masterfully chronicles the life of this mercurial, complex, and paradoxical man who became the 26th President of the United States. Morris's brilliant narrative depicts Theodore Roosevelt as a man who towered over his world. Yet who would have guessed at future greatness for this, the oldest son of one of New York's wealthiest and most respected families? A sickly child, afflicted with constant bouts of asthma and chronic diarrhea, he is seen by his parents as a child "with the mind, but not the body..." for high achievement. But the young Roosevelt senses his own potential for greatness and resolves to strive mightily to achieve it... Throughout his life, TR is a man of many paradoxes. Largely self-educated, he eventually attends Harvard University, from which he graduates magna cum laude in 1880 with a Phi Beta Kappa key in one hand and a membership in Porcellain, Harvard's most prestigious social club, in the other. The son of a wealthy philanthropist, he eschews the traditional, genteel, upper-class lifestyle in favor of the rough-and-tumble of New York politics. A member of the Republican party, he champions progressive reform. By age 26, he has served two terms in the New York state assembly; has earned the begrudging respect of his colleagues; and has authored several significant pieces of reform legislation. After the death of his first wife, Alice Lee Hathaway Roosevelt, and his mother, Mittie (both women die on the same day, in the same house) TR flees New York, heading to the harsh, uncompromising Dakota Badlands to earn his living as a cattle rancher and writer of history books. Here, in this barren country, a startling transformation takes place. The thin, sickly youth of sallow skin and frail constitution becomes the muscular, tanned, robustly healthy man known to history. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" vividly demonstrates how this intensely energetic politician used his forceful personality in the cause of badly needed reform at all levels of American government. As Morris points out, Roosevelt puts his personal stamp on nearly everything he undertakes. As Civil Service Commissioner during the Harrison administration, he publicly - some say bumptiously - investigates claims of graft and corruption within the Civil Service. He alienates many colleagues, but achieves lasting results. During his tenure, the Civil Service expands dramatically, despite fierce political opposition. The same holds true for TR's tenures as president of the New York City Police Commission (1895-97) and Assistant Secretary of the Navy (1897-98.) In 1898 a series of unexpected events propels TR to national prominence. When war breaks out between the United States and Spain, TR asks for and receives commission in the New York National Guard. Soon he has assembled a tough group of cavalrymen called the "Rough Riders" - friends from his days at Harvard and in the old west. On July 1, 1898, TR and his grizzled band of soldiers will enter the pantheon of American heroes at a place in Cuba called San Juan Hill... After the Spanish-American War, TR returns to New York and runs for Governor. After a tough, closely fought campaign that features former "Rough Riders" endorsing their candidate, TR is elected by a razor-thin margin of 18,000 votes out of nearly 1.1. million votes cast. TR will only spend a year in the governor's mansion, though. By 1900, New York's "old pols" have had enough of Roosevelt's attempts to force progressive reforms through a recalcitrant, conservative New York legislature. Considering TR "too dangerous" to keep on as governor, they make an arrangement to get Roosevelt on the national ticket. McKinley agrees, and an Roosevelt enthusiastically becomes McKinley's running mate. In November 1900, McKinley easily wins re-election and Theodore Roosevelt becomes Vice President of the United States. Ten months later, on September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, President William McKinley is gunned down by a young anarchist... Not since I read William Manchester's two-volume "The Last Lion" biography of Winston Churchill have I read a book that's as good as "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt." Make no mistake: this book is as good as biography gets! Here is the powerfully eloquent story of one of the most gifted and controversial men of the twentieth century, and perhaps even of all time. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" reads almost like a novel. I haven't found a single part of this book that I would classify as "dry" or boring. In fact I found it pretty hard to put down once I started reading it. Part of the reason for that, I suppose, is because TR's life was so darned fascinating to begin with; but give Edmund Morris his due. He has told the story of Theodore Roosevelt with tremendous style and panache. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" is a fair and balanced biography, although Edmund Morris displays an obvious affection for his subject. Morris combines an intellectually stimulating and literate historical narrative with brilliantly insightful historical analysis. Roosevelt's less attractive qualities - his impulsiveness, his emotionalism, and his attempts at self glorification among others - all receive full coverage in this masterful book. Edmund Morris has written an extremely readable, highly entertaining, and factually sound biography. In "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt," he completely captures the essence of this towering early twentieth century figure, making him totally relevant to today's readers. "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" is a biography that's indeed very well worth reading!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Roosevelt the Inspirational Man and Leader
*by S***. on August 16, 2015*

There's a lot to like here...this is a very well-written book. 770+ pages is not quick to read, but the reading is easy. The author doesn't challenge the reader with many ponderous questions and perhaps the subject doesn't either. Roosevelt is a straightforward dude (he's even called a 'dude' in some places, leading me to be surprised they used such language in the 1800's). What I liked most about this book is the inspirational character himself. Roosevelt was a stand-up guy who almost always did (or tried to do) the right thing. The fact that he was often successful just highlights his moral qualities. His failures too - and there were many - make him simultaneously more human and relatable. As a 38 year old writing this review I found myself thinking: I don't think we've ever had a truly GREAT president in my life time. Without getting political, I know Reagan and Clinton and Obama have their admirers...but were any of them truly inspirational characters? Personally I haven't felt it. Roosevelt makes you FEEL the inspirational quality. Not just his moral character, which was very strong, but his numerous actions, and the way he lived his life, and the things he did, whether you agree with them or not (such as killing for sport), was very inspirational. I found myself wondering about other past presidents I know little about and how I'd like to learn more about their lives too, especially George Washington who is such a revered (and yet unknown) president. You do learn a bit about some past presidents in this book as well including Grover Cleveland and William McKinley and Benjamin Harrison. Harrison was the worst of the three, although Cleveland wasn't much better (although he seems to have been very clever). McKinley was probably the best president of the three, but certainly not a stellar figure. The book doesn't talk at all about Roosevelt as president (hence, 'the rise of'), so we don't get to learn about what he actually did as the boss man in this massive tome. So that was a bit of a disappointment, but certainly not a reflection on the quality of the book itself. The book is VERY detailed and sometimes I found myself getting a bit bored with some of the details of passing legislation as Roosevelt the assemblyman, and those kinds of things, but you can skim the book in parts and still get a very vivid idea of the man. Honestly I didn't skim as much of the book as I could have just because it was mostly so interesting to me, but it would certainly be possible if you wanted to save time. I recommend this book if you want to learn about one of the truly great Americans that ever lived. If you want to be inspired to live your life to the fullest and to maximize your potential, well this book is a detailed examination of how to make that happen - more so than any self-help guide on the matter in my opinion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, do I love reading about Teddy
*by M***S on February 11, 2025*

Wow, do I love reading about Teddy Roosevelt. He is such an inspirational and interesting character. This is a very good book, and I’m very happy to be reading this series. But allow me to warn you, it is quite an investment. This book is about 1,000 pages, and it’s only volume 1 of 3! I do wish that we had delved deeper into TR’s Governorship and I guess there’s really very little to say about his Vice Presidency, but I am looking forward to starting volume 2 in a week or two!

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