Theodore Roosevelt: An American Force
Jeff Webb
From acclaimed American historian and biographer Jeff Webb, essential listening for history buffs.
Leading presidential historians and public opinion agree—Theodore Roosevelt was one of America’s greatest presidents. Through this unique audio course, Professor Webb explores the reasons Roosevelt enjoys such widespread and enduring approval.
As you listen to this engrossing 15-lecture audio series from Prof. Webb, you’ll understand why Roosevelt’s colorful personality and audacious leadership style so enthralled Americans in the early twentieth century and continue to fascinate us today.
Roosevelt’s years in office were marked by executive actions and policy measures that moved the institution along a new path and cemented its influence on the world stage. By stretching the boundaries of executive authority, Roosevelt inaugurated new practices that came to define the modern American presidency.
In this compelling series, you’ll examine Roosevelt’s early life and political career before he unexpectedly found himself president, at age 42, following William McKinley’s assassination in 1901. Then, you’ll explore Roosevelt’s presidency, noting instances where he blazed new trails for future presidents. A leader with inexhaustible energy and legendary charisma, Roosevelt’s celebrity status represented a powerful shift in US political tradition.
Join Prof. Webb to learn how Roosevelt shaped our collective idea of what a US president should be.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.
Duration - 5h 38m.
Author - Jeff Webb.
Narrator - Jeff Webb.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
From acclaimed American historian and biographer Jeff Webb, essential listening for history buffs. Leading presidential historians and public opinion agree—Theodore Roosevelt was one of America’s greatest presidents. Through this unique audio course, Professor Webb explores the reasons Roosevelt enjoys such widespread and enduring approval. As you listen to this engrossing 15-lecture audio series from Prof. Webb, you’ll understand why Roosevelt’s colorful personality and audacious leadership style so enthralled Americans in the early twentieth century and continue to fascinate us today. Roosevelt’s years in office were marked by executive actions and policy measures that moved the institution along a new path and cemented its influence on the world stage. By stretching the boundaries of executive authority, Roosevelt inaugurated new practices that came to define the modern American presidency. In this compelling series, you’ll examine Roosevelt’s early life and political career before he unexpectedly found himself president, at age 42, following William McKinley’s assassination in 1901. Then, you’ll explore Roosevelt’s presidency, noting instances where he blazed new trails for future presidents. A leader with inexhaustible energy and legendary charisma, Roosevelt’s celebrity status represented a powerful shift in US political tradition. Join Prof. Webb to learn how Roosevelt shaped our collective idea of what a US president should be. This course is part of the Learn25 collection. Duration - 5h 38m. Author - Jeff Webb. Narrator - Jeff Webb. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:07
About the Author
Duration:00:00:52
Lecture 1: A New Kind of President
Duration:00:29:20
Lecture 2: Beyond the Myth
Duration:00:26:09
Lecture 3: An Education in Politics
Duration:00:26:04
Lecture 4: The Strenuous Life
Duration:00:28:56
Lecture 5: The Vital Contest for Betterment
Duration:00:27:14
Lecture 6: Trust Buster
Duration:00:27:12
Lecture 7: Square Deal President
Duration:00:26:51
Lecture 8: Conservation and Environmental Protection
Duration:00:29:46
Lecture 9: The Philippines and Panama
Duration:00:29:16
Lecture 10: The World's Policeman
Duration:00:30:07
Lecture 11: The Man in the Arena
Duration:00:30:09
Lecture 12: The Presidency After Teddy Roosevelt
Duration:00:29:19
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:09