Unreasonable Men: Theodore Roosevelt and the Republican Rebels Who Created Progressive Politics
Rebels Created: Unreasonable Men by Michael Wolraich recounts the conflict between Theodore Roosevelt, Robert La Follette and Republican insurgents that helped shape Progressive politics. The supplied description focuses on their struggle over party leadership, reform and the influence of Wall Street.
At a glance
- Historical narrative centered on the Republican Party's internal conflict and the rise of Progressive politics.
- Follows the political clash among Theodore Roosevelt, Robert La Follette and William Taft.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused account of the Progressive movement's roots within the Republican Party.
- Connects disputes over reform and party leadership to a lasting political realignment.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Theodore Roosevelt, Robert La Follette and early 20th-century American politics.
- Readers seeking narrative history about the Progressive movement and Republican Party divisions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Unreasonable Men about?
It describes the Republican Party's early-20th-century power struggle and the rise of Progressive politics, focusing on Theodore Roosevelt, Robert La Follette and William Taft.
Does the book focus only on Theodore Roosevelt?
No. The supplied description also emphasizes La Follette, Republican insurgents, party leadership and the broader political changes of the period.
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