Author: Joseph Hamblen SearsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
The Career of Leonard Wood
Author: Joseph Hamblen SearsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
The Career of Leonard Wood (Classic Reprint)
Author: Joseph Hamblen SearsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781440037641
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Excerpt from The Career of Leonard Wood IN these days immediately following the Great War it is well upon beginning anything - even a modest biographical sketch - to consider a few elementals and distinguish them from the changing unessentials, to keep a sound basis of sense and not be led into hysteria, to look carefully again at the beams of our house and not be deceived into thinking that the plaster and the wall paper are the supports of the building. Let us consider a. Few of these elementals that apply to the subject in hand as well as to the rest of the universe - elemental truths which do not change, which no Great War can alter in the least, which serve as guides at all times and will help at every doubtful point. They range themselves somewhat as follows. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Career of Leonard Wood
Author: Joseph Hamblen SearsPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Joseph Hamblen Sears' book, 'The Career of Leonard Wood,' provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and achievements of the distinguished American military officer and public servant, Leonard Wood. Sears masterfully delves into Wood's rise to prominence in the military and his various contributions to the fields of medicine, politics, and administration. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making it a valuable resource for both academics and general readers interested in American history and military affairs. Sears meticulously examines Wood's leadership style, his role in shaping US policy in the Philippines, and his impact on the progressive movement at the turn of the 20th century. Joseph Hamblen Sears, a respected historian and biographer, meticulously researched and crafted 'The Career of Leonard Wood' to shed light on a pivotal figure in American history. Sears' expertise in military history and his deep understanding of the political climate of Wood's time provide valuable insights into the complexities of Wood's career and legacy. I highly recommend 'The Career of Leonard Wood' to anyone seeking a nuanced and insightful exploration of a key figure in American history. Sears' thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for those interested in the military, politics, and social reform movements of the early 20th century.
Leonard Wood
Author: Jack McCallumPublisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814756999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Army Chief of Staff, Medal of Honor winner, commander of the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War, Governor General of the Philippines, and presidential candidate, Wood was one of a select cadre of men that transformed the American military at the turn of the century, turning it into a modern fighting force and the nation into a world power.".
Armed Progressive
Author: Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803226586
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Gen. Leonard Wood?s meteoric career was no fluke. The ambitious Wood (1860?1927), serving as an army physician, strategically took on tasks and assignments that led him from the pursuit of Geronimo in the deserts of the Southwest (for which he won the Medal of Honor) to chief of staff of the U.S. Army and almost to the presidency of the United States. During his rise to high office, the darker side of Wood?s personality became legend. Able administrator and sincere patriot, Wood, together with friend Theodore Roosevelt, organized the famous ?Rough Riders? during the Spanish-American War. Unfortunately, Wood possessed a consuming and obsessive ambition, as well as the willingness to advance his own interests over the ruin of others and in the face of political disapproval. Despite personal rivalries and feuds, Wood earned national prominence with his successes as a colonial administrator in Cuba and the Philippines, yet he was denied the two things he wanted most: an active role in the fighting of World War I and the presidency of the United States. ø Armed Progressive, a critical study of Wood?s quest for power and his tremendous achievements, helps us to understand this pivotal figure who played such a dominant role at the turn of the century. Jack C. Lane provides historical insight and political assessment and captures the essence of this capable, ambitious, proud, bigoted, and self-righteous man.
The United States Catalog; Books in Print January 1, 1912
Author: H.W. Wilson CompanyPublisher: Minneapolis ; New York : H.W. Wilson
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2174
Book Description
The Open Shelf
Author: The Life of Leonard Wood
Author: John Gunnlaugur HolmePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Teddy Roosevelt and Leonard Wood
Author: John S. D. EisenhowerPublisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826220002
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Theodore Roosevelt was a man of wide interests, strong opinions, and intense ambition for both himself and his country. When he met Leonard Wood in 1897, he recognized a kindred spirit. Moreover, the two men shared a zeal for making the United States an imperial power that would challenge Great Britain as world leader. For the remainder of their lives, their careers would intertwine in ways that shaped the American nation. When the Spanish American War came, both men seized the opportunity to promote the goals of American empire. Roosevelt resigned as assistant secretary of the navy in William McKinley’s administration to serve as a lieutenant colonel of the Rough Riders, a newly organized volunteer cavalry. Wood, then a captain in the medical corps and physician to McKinley, was promoted to colonel and given charge of the unit. Roosevelt later took over command of the Rough Riders. In the Battle of San Juan Hill, he led it in a charge up Kettle Hill that would end in victory for the American troops and make their daring commander a household name, a war hero, and, eventually, president of the United States. At the Treaty of Paris in 1898, Spain ceded Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States. The next year, Wood became military governor of Cuba. He remained in the post until 1902. By that time Roosevelt was president. One of the major accomplishments of his administration was reorganization of the War Department, which the war with Spain had proved disastrously outdated. In 1909, when William Howard Taft needed a strong army chief of staff to enforce the new rules, he appointed Leonard Wood. Both Wood and Roosevelt were strong proponents of preparedness, and when war broke out in Europe in August 1914, Wood, retired as chief of staff and backed by Roosevelt, established the “Plattsburg camps,” a system of basic training camps. When America entered the Great War, the two men’s foresight was justified, but their earlier push for mobilization had angered Woodrow Wilson, and both were denied the command positions they sought in Europe. Roosevelt died in 1919 while preparing for another presidential campaign. Wood made a run in his place but was never taken seriously as a candidate. He retired from the army and spent the last seven years of his life as civilian governor of the Philippines. It was a quiet end for two men who had been giants of their time. While their modernization of the army is widely admired, they were not without their critics. Roosevelt and Wood saw themselves as bold leaders but were regarded by some as ruthless strivers. And while their shared ambitions for the United States were tempered by a strong sense of duty, they could, in their certainty and determination, trample those who stood in their path. Teddy Roosevelt and Leonard Wood: Partners in Command is a revealing and long overdue look at the dynamic partnership of this fascinating pair and will be welcomed by scholars and military history enthusiasts alike.
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