The King and the Cowboy
Theodore Roosevelt and Edward the Seventh, Secret Partners
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
24 November 2009
Summary
An intimate look at two extraordinary figures and their secret collaboration?one that turned the alliance structure of the political world upside downIn this character-driven study, acclaimed historian and bestselling author David Fromkin reveals how two colorful figures?Theodore Roosevelt and Edward the Seventh? assumed leadership of the English-speaking world at the beginning of the twentieth century. As human beings, the two men could hardly have been more different. Edward, a lover of fin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143116189 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0143116185 |
| Author: | David Fromkin |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | The Penguin Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 24 November 2009 |
| Weight: | 231g |
| Dimensions: | 201mm x 134mm x 15mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Thrilling and unexpected.
“Thrilling and unexpected.” -Johann Hari, “The New York Times Book Review” “A joy to read.”-“Library Journal”
About The Author
David Fromkin
David Fromkin is a university professor and professor of history at Boston University. He is the author ofIn the Time of the Americans, a History Book Club selection, and the national bestsellerA Peace to End All Peace, which was a finalist for both the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize and was singled out by theNew York Times Book Reviewas one of the 13 “Best Books of the Year” in 1989. He lives in New York City.
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