The Men in the Arena
Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Political Convention that Reshaped the Republican Party
The Men in the Arena
Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Political Convention that Reshaped the Republican Party
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Uncovers how ambition, pride, and differing political philosophies twisted a profound friendship into political animosity and, in the process, changed the Republican Party forever.
Personal ambition, perceived slights and differing political philosophies laid the foundation for an unprecedented battle for the Republican presidential nomination in 1912 and, in the process, led to the formation of a third political party and the fundamental transformation of the Republican Party.Prior to 1908, Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft were close friends. Roosevelt had selected Taft to be his hand-picked successor. Once Taft became president in his own right, and set his own agenda, Roosevelt began to have second thoughts about leaving his legacy-and his legislative agenda-in the hands of his friend.
This book delves into why the relationship between Roosevelt and Taft soured and how it led to the formation of the Progressive Party and the fundamental transformation of the Republican Party. Chapters include detailed biographical information on several other key players, including Robert LaFollette, William McKinley, Charles D. Hilles and Victor Rosewater.
Table of Contents
1. From Anti-Slavery to Pro-Business-the Metamorphosis of the Republican Party
2. The Stalwarts and the Half-Breeds
3. “Teedie” Roosevelt
4. The “Rough Rider”
5. “His Accidency”
6. “Big Lub”
7. Acting on the Big Stage: Solicitor General, Circuit Court Judge, Governor of the Philippines, Secretary of War
8. President Roosevelt
9. The Anointing of Taft: the 1908 Republican National Convention and the 1908 Election
10. Taft's Presidency
11. Will He or Won't He?
12. Roosevelt Turns His Back on Taft and Throws His Hat in the Ring
13. Taft's Secret Weapons: William B. McKinley and Charles D. Hilles
14. Roosevelt's Stalking Horse: Robert LaFollette
15. Tariffs, Trusts and Temperance: The Issues Facing the Country in 1912
16. The 1912 Republican Primaries
17. The 1912 Republican National Committee
18. The 1912 Republican National Convention
19. The Progressives Bolt the Party
20. The 1912 Campaign: The Conservatives vs. the Progressives
21. Election Day: November 5, 1912
22. The Impact of the 1912 Election on the Republican Party
23. Mending Fences
Product details
| Published | 04 Feb 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 9798216549338 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 229 x 152 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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