Author: Henry RoscoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
The Life of William Roscoe
Author: Henry RoscoeThe Life of William Roscoe,
Author: Henry RoscoeThe Life of William Roscoe
Author: Roscoe
Author: William KennedyPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142001732
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
“Thick with crime, passion, and backroom banter” (The New Yorker), Roscoe is an odyssey of great scope and linguistic verve, a deadly, comic masterpiece from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Ironweed It's V-J Day, the war is over, and Roscoe Conway, after twenty-six years as the second in command of Albany's notorious political machine, decides to quit politics forever. But there's no way out, and only his Machiavellian imagination can help him cope with the erupting disasters. Every step leads back to the past—to the early loss of his true love, the takeover of city hall, the machine's fight with FDR and Al Smith to elect a governor, and the methodical assassination of gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond. William Kennedy’s Albany Cycle of novels reflect what he once described as the fusion of his imagination with a single place. A native and longtime resident of Albany, New York, his work moves from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, chronicling family life, the city’s netherworld, and its spheres of power—financial, ethnic, political—often among the Irish-Americans who dominated the city in this period. The novels in his cycle include, Legs, Billy Phelan’s Greatest Game, Ironweed, Quinn’s Book, Very Old Bones, The Flaming Corsage, and Roscoe.
George Washington
Author: William Roscoe ThayerPublisher:
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Category : Presidents
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth
Author: William RoscoeThe Life of Lorenzo De' Medici Called the Magnificent. By William Roscoe. Vol. 1[-3]
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Author: William RoscoeThe Life of Lorenzo De' Medici, Called The Magnificent by William Roscoe. Vol. 1. [-4.]
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Author: William RoscoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Florence (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography
Author: William Roscoe ThayerPublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography by William Roscoe Thayer is a comprehensive and personal exploration of the life and legacy of one of America's most dynamic presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. Drawing from a wealth of personal letters, speeches, and anecdotes, Thayer presents a vivid portrait of Roosevelt as a statesman, soldier, reformer, and visionary leader. The biography delves deep into Roosevelt's character, his passions, and the ideals that drove him to shape the nation. Thayer’s narrative captures the essence of Roosevelt's remarkable journey—from his early struggles with asthma and his passion for the outdoors to his political rise, including his presidency and his role as a key figure in the Progressive Era. The book provides insight into his bold policies, his fight against corruption, and his relentless pursuit of justice, as well as his personal life, relationships, and philosophy. Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography is celebrated for its balanced and insightful portrayal of Roosevelt, showcasing both his strengths and his flaws. William Roscoe Thayer’s engaging prose and his deep understanding of Roosevelt’s life and times make this biography a compelling read for history enthusiasts and those interested in American politics. Readers are drawn to Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography for its thorough and humanizing depiction of one of America's most iconic figures. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the man behind the presidency and his lasting impact on American history. Owning a copy of Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography is like holding a key to the mind and heart of a leader who transformed a nation, making it a valuable addition to any collection of presidential biographies.
Roscoe and Italy
Author: Stella FletcherPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317061209
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Anglo-Italian cultural connections in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries have been the subject of numerous studies in recent decades. Within that wider body of literature, there has been a growing emphasis on appreciation of the history and culture of Renaissance Italy, especially in nineteenth-century Britain. In 1954 J.R. Hale's England and the Italian Renaissance was a pioneering account of the subject, followed in 1992 by Hilary Fraser's monograph The Victorians and Renaissance Italy and in 2005 by Victorian and Edwardian Responses to the Italian Renaissance, edited by John E. Law and Lene Østermark-Johansen. There is, however, an obvious gap in the literature concerning the pivotal figure of William Roscoe (1753-1831), the first English-language biographer of Lorenzo de' Medici and of Pope Leo X. The Life of Lorenzo de' Medici called the Magnificent proved to be so popular as to prompt the claim that Roscoe effectively invented the Italian Renaissance as it has become understood by subsequent generations of readers in the English-speaking world. This collection of ten essays redresses the balance by examining Roscoe as biographer, as a connoisseur of Italian literature and as a collector of Italian works of art.