Why read Power and Responsibility?

Book cover of Power and Responsibility: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt

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Letters and the memoirs of Roosevelt and his contemporaries provide an in-depth portrait of the man, his political career, and his presidency. Bibliogs

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1 author picked Power and Responsibility as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Laurence Jurdem

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Despite being written in 1961, Harbaugh’s work remains the best one-volume biography of Theodore Roosevelt.

I found the book extremely thorough and even handed. I also believe it is a great work to introduce those who have not read a book about Theodore Roosevelt before. Harbaugh, who taught at the University of Virginia for many years, explains the complex issues Roosevelt confronted with great clarity making this survey about the Rough Rider a great choice for anyone who is interested in learning about one of the most fascinating figures the United States has ever produced.

From Laurence's list on The best books on the lives of “The Rough Rider” (Theodore Roosevelt) & “The Professor” (Henry Cabot Lodge).