History of the United States, Volume 6

Elisha Benjamin Andrews, writing in the early twentieth century with the immediacy of a contemporary historian, offers an authoritative account of the Roosevelt presidency in this sixth volume of his comprehensive American history series. The book captures Theodore Roosevelt's extraordinary ascent to power following McKinley's assassination, tracing the Rough Rider's transformation into the progressive champion who took on corporate monopolies, mediated the anthracite coal strike, and championed civil service reform. Andrews examines the distinctive forces that shaped Roosevelt's character and governance: his belief in the strong executive, his progressive vision of industrial fairness, and his willingness to use federal power as a tool for social justice. The narrative situates Roosevelt's domestic achievements and foreign policy adventures within the broader currents of a nation rapidly industrializing and asserting its global influence. For readers interested in Progressive Era history or primary sources written by scholars who lived through these events, Andrews' work provides invaluable insight into how early twentieth-century Americans understood the transformative years of Roosevelt's administration.