Gould, Lewis L.
Four Hats in the Ring
- ISBN 13:
- 9780700618569
- author:
- Gould, Lewis L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Kansas
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 14.48 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, United States, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The 1912 Presidential Election and the Birth of Modern American Politics In one of the most extraordinary presidential elections in US history, four well-established candidates vied for the nation's top office. William Howard Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Eugene V. Debs presented their visions for America's future, sparking a heated debate that would shape national politics for generations to come. The 1912 contest was marked by innovative campaigning techniques, increased female participation, and dramatic events, including an assassination attempt on Roosevelt's life. Lewis L. Gould explores the significance of this pivotal election in his engaging narrative, drawing on original letters and documents from the candidates themselves.