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If you liked The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, here are the top 100 books to read next:
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Save:A Pulitzer Prize-winning, all-encompassing biography that makes George Washington feel both epic and real. Essential reading for history buffs, presidential biography fans, and anyone wanting to truly understand the founding of America - just be ready for a long but enlightening ride.
THE CROWDED CAREER of George Washington afforded him little leisure to indulge his vanity or gratify his curiosity by conducting genealogical research into his family. As he admitted sheepishly when p... - #2
Save:A captivating and well-researched deep dive into two presidents, the birth of modern journalism, and the birth of American progressivism - perfect for fans of immersive, character-driven history, but may feel overly detailed for some.
ROOSEVELT IS COMING HOME, HOORAY! Exultant headlines in mid-June 1910 trumpeted the daily progress of the Kaiserin , the luxury liner returning the former president, Theodore Roosevelt, to American sh... An absorbing portrait of genius leadership in a time of crisis - Team of Rivals is long but rewarding, revealing the human side of Lincoln and his inner circle. Worth picking up if you want more than just another Lincoln biography.
ON MAY 18, 1860, the day when the Republican Party would nominate its candidate for president, Abraham Lincoln was up early. As he climbed the stairs to his plainly furnished law office on the south s...- #4
Save:A Pulitzer-winning, highly readable epic that restores John Adams to his rightful place in American history - dense but rewarding, especially if you want history that feels personal, heartfelt, and alive.
IN THE COLD, nearly colorless light of a New England winter, two men on horseback traveled the coast road below Boston, heading north. A foot or more of snow covered the landscape, the remnants of a C... - #5Grantby:
Save:A big, compelling, and thoughtful biography that rehabilitates Grant’s reputation and brings nuance to a forgotten hero - plan for a long read, but it’s well worth it if you care about American history.
ON APRIL 27, 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, tucked away in the rural southwestern corner of the state near Cincinnati. The tiny, boxy house, constructed of wood and painted w... - #6
Save:A richly detailed, engaging biography that’s as dramatic as any novel - just be ready for lots of pages and a whole lot of Hamilton love. Perfect for history buffs and musical fans alike!
Alexander Hamilton claimed Nevis in the British West Indies as his birthplace, although no surviving records substantiate this. Today, the tiny island seems little more than a colorful speck in the Ca... - #7
Save:A beautifully written, richly detailed portrait of young Teddy Roosevelt and the remarkable family that shaped him - perfect for fans of immersive history, but less so if you’re after action-packed presidential exploits.
The head of the household was Theodore Roosevelt (no middle name or initial), who was thirty-seven years of age, an importer and philanthropist, and the son of old Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt, one... - #8
Save:A sweeping, deeply human portrait of Harry Truman that’s as readable as it is comprehensive - an essential for lovers of American history, best taken one hefty (but rewarding) chapter at a time.
In the spring of 1841, when John Tyler was President, a Kentucky farmer named Solomon Young and his red-haired wife, Harriet Louisa Young, packed their belongings and with two small children started f... Ellis offers a smart, sometimes critical exploration of Jefferson's complicated legacy - better for those interested in character study than a traditional biography. Come for thought-provoking insight, but don't expect a complete or entirely neutral portrait.
IT WAS A PROVINCIAL version of the grand entrance. On June 20, 1775, Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia in an ornate carriage, called a phaeton, along with four horses and three slaves. The roug...- #10
Save:A smart, compelling deep dive into Lincoln's legacy and political savvy - best for history buffs and lovers of nuanced storytelling.
