The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism
The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013910
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • Early 20th Century
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin explores the dynamic between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, focusing on their presidencies and relationship with the press during a transformative era in American journalism. The book provides historical context and examines their influence on the media and political landscape.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin's The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism is lauded for its thorough research and engaging storytelling. Goodwin excels in depicting the dynamic relationship between Roosevelt and Taft, though some critics note an overwhelming amount of detail that occasionally slows the narrative.
Who Should Read The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism?
Readers who enjoy The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin are typically history enthusiasts, particularly of U.S. presidential history and progressive era journalism. Comparable to readers of Team of Rivals by Goodwin and The Path to Power by Robert Caro.
27,160 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • Early 20th Century
2013
Adult
18+ years
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