The McKinley And Roosevelt Administrations, 1897-1909 (1922)

The McKinley and Roosevelt Administrations, 1897-1909 is a historical book written by James Ford Rhodes and published in 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social events that occurred during the presidential terms of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The author begins by discussing the political climate of the late 19th century, including the rise of industrialization, the emergence of new technologies, and the increasing influence of the United States on the world stage. He then delves into the presidential campaigns of 1896 and 1900, which saw McKinley win the presidency twice, and the assassination of McKinley in 1901, which led to the rise of Theodore Roosevelt as president.Rhodes examines the domestic policies of both presidents, including their efforts to reform the economy, regulate big business, and address social issues such as labor rights and immigration. He also explores their foreign policies, including the Spanish-American War, the annexation of Hawaii, and the construction of the Panama Canal.Throughout the book, Rhodes provides a balanced and insightful analysis of the successes and failures of both administrations, as well as the broader political and social context in which they operated. The McKinley and Roosevelt Administrations, 1897-1909 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and society during this pivotal period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.