Author: H. W. Brands
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541618033
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author, an acclaimed biography of President Teddy Roosevelt Lauded as "a rip-roaring life" (Wall Street Journal), TR is a magisterial biography of Theodore Roosevelt by bestselling author H.W. Brands. In his time, there was no more popular national figure than Roosevelt. It was not just the energy he brought to every political office he held or his unshakable moral convictions that made him so popular, or even his status as a bonafide war hero. Most important, Theodore Roosevelt was loved by the people because this scion of a privileged New York family loved America and Americans. And yet, according to Brands, if we look at the private Roosevelt without blinders, we see a man whose great public strengths hid enormous personal deficiencies; he was uncompromising, self-involved, and a highly imperfect brother, husband, and father. Beautifully written, and powerfully moved by its subject, TR is the classic biography of one of America's greatest and most complex leaders.
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Author: H. W. Brands
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541618033
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author, an acclaimed biography of President Teddy Roosevelt Lauded as "a rip-roaring life" (Wall Street Journal), TR is a magisterial biography of Theodore Roosevelt by bestselling author H.W. Brands. In his time, there was no more popular national figure than Roosevelt. It was not just the energy he brought to every political office he held or his unshakable moral convictions that made him so popular, or even his status as a bonafide war hero. Most important, Theodore Roosevelt was loved by the people because this scion of a privileged New York family loved America and Americans. And yet, according to Brands, if we look at the private Roosevelt without blinders, we see a man whose great public strengths hid enormous personal deficiencies; he was uncompromising, self-involved, and a highly imperfect brother, husband, and father. Beautifully written, and powerfully moved by its subject, TR is the classic biography of one of America's greatest and most complex leaders.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541618033
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author, an acclaimed biography of President Teddy Roosevelt Lauded as "a rip-roaring life" (Wall Street Journal), TR is a magisterial biography of Theodore Roosevelt by bestselling author H.W. Brands. In his time, there was no more popular national figure than Roosevelt. It was not just the energy he brought to every political office he held or his unshakable moral convictions that made him so popular, or even his status as a bonafide war hero. Most important, Theodore Roosevelt was loved by the people because this scion of a privileged New York family loved America and Americans. And yet, according to Brands, if we look at the private Roosevelt without blinders, we see a man whose great public strengths hid enormous personal deficiencies; he was uncompromising, self-involved, and a highly imperfect brother, husband, and father. Beautifully written, and powerfully moved by its subject, TR is the classic biography of one of America's greatest and most complex leaders.
The Last Romantics
Author: Tara Conklin
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443436321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From the New York Times–bestselling author of The House Girl comes a novel about our most precious and dangerous attachment: family In the spring of 1981, the young Skinner siblings—fierce Renee, dreamy Caroline, golden boy Joe and watchful Fiona—lose their father to a heart attack and their mother to a paralyzing depression, events that thrust them into a period they will later call “the Pause.” Caught between the predictable life they once led and an uncertain future that stretches before them, the siblings navigate the dangers and resentments of the Pause to emerge fiercely loyal and deeply connected. Two decades later, the Skinners find themselves again confronted with a family crisis that tests the strength of these bonds and forces them to question the life choices they’ve made and what, exactly, they will do for love. Narrated nearly a century later by the youngest sibling, the renowned poet Fiona Skinner, The Last Romantics spans a lifetime. It’s a story of sex and affection, sacrifice and selfishness, deeply held principles and dashed expectations, a lost engagement ring, a squandered baseball scholarship, unsupervised summers at the neighbourhood pond and an iconic book of love poems. But most of all it is the story of Renee, Caroline, Joe and Fiona: the ways they support each other, the ways they betray each other and the ways they knit back together bonds they have fractured. In the vein of Commonwealth, Little Fires Everywhere and The Nest, this is a panoramic, tenderly insightful novel about one devoted, imperfect family. The Last Romantics is an unforgettable exploration of the responsibilities we bear both gracefully and unwillingly, and the all-important, ever-complex definition of love.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443436321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From the New York Times–bestselling author of The House Girl comes a novel about our most precious and dangerous attachment: family In the spring of 1981, the young Skinner siblings—fierce Renee, dreamy Caroline, golden boy Joe and watchful Fiona—lose their father to a heart attack and their mother to a paralyzing depression, events that thrust them into a period they will later call “the Pause.” Caught between the predictable life they once led and an uncertain future that stretches before them, the siblings navigate the dangers and resentments of the Pause to emerge fiercely loyal and deeply connected. Two decades later, the Skinners find themselves again confronted with a family crisis that tests the strength of these bonds and forces them to question the life choices they’ve made and what, exactly, they will do for love. Narrated nearly a century later by the youngest sibling, the renowned poet Fiona Skinner, The Last Romantics spans a lifetime. It’s a story of sex and affection, sacrifice and selfishness, deeply held principles and dashed expectations, a lost engagement ring, a squandered baseball scholarship, unsupervised summers at the neighbourhood pond and an iconic book of love poems. But most of all it is the story of Renee, Caroline, Joe and Fiona: the ways they support each other, the ways they betray each other and the ways they knit back together bonds they have fractured. In the vein of Commonwealth, Little Fires Everywhere and The Nest, this is a panoramic, tenderly insightful novel about one devoted, imperfect family. The Last Romantics is an unforgettable exploration of the responsibilities we bear both gracefully and unwillingly, and the all-important, ever-complex definition of love.
David Sylvian: The Last Romantic
Author: Martin Power
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857128205
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
David Sylvian spans three decades of image-conscious pop culture. From South London schoolboy in the Seventies to respected composer of the Nineties and beyond, he remains a uniquely fascinating hero. The new edition of Martin Power's acclaimed biography explores every detail of a unique life. The formation of Japan, their signing to Ariola-Hansa in 1977 and a shaky career start. Success with a new glamorous image and two classic albums, Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Tin Drum and the band's break-up and the start of Sylvian's solo career. Including many interviews and reviews of all Japan and Sylvian albums, this unique biography delves into the compelling world of the Lewisham lad who became the Last Romantic.
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857128205
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
David Sylvian spans three decades of image-conscious pop culture. From South London schoolboy in the Seventies to respected composer of the Nineties and beyond, he remains a uniquely fascinating hero. The new edition of Martin Power's acclaimed biography explores every detail of a unique life. The formation of Japan, their signing to Ariola-Hansa in 1977 and a shaky career start. Success with a new glamorous image and two classic albums, Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Tin Drum and the band's break-up and the start of Sylvian's solo career. Including many interviews and reviews of all Japan and Sylvian albums, this unique biography delves into the compelling world of the Lewisham lad who became the Last Romantic.
Last Romantic
Author: Hannah Pakula
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9781501187148
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this compelling biography about the life of the legendary Queen Marie of Romania, Hannah Pakula tells the story of one of the most famous and beautiful heroines and royal celebrities of her time. Following the timeline of her life from birth through her joining the ranks of European aristocracy and her marriage to the Crown Prince of Romania, this biography paints a colorful portrait of the famous Queen Marie, one of the most celebrated leaders in Romanian history. With stories pulled from the young queen’s diaries and letters, Pakula sheds light on Marie’s struggles to gain footing in a male-dominated court, her early years as an admired beauty of Europe, and the decisive period during World War I when she ultimately ran the Romanian Government. With the sweep and panache of a great epic, this fascinating story of the life and leadership of Queen Marie is a historical biography at its best.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9781501187148
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this compelling biography about the life of the legendary Queen Marie of Romania, Hannah Pakula tells the story of one of the most famous and beautiful heroines and royal celebrities of her time. Following the timeline of her life from birth through her joining the ranks of European aristocracy and her marriage to the Crown Prince of Romania, this biography paints a colorful portrait of the famous Queen Marie, one of the most celebrated leaders in Romanian history. With stories pulled from the young queen’s diaries and letters, Pakula sheds light on Marie’s struggles to gain footing in a male-dominated court, her early years as an admired beauty of Europe, and the decisive period during World War I when she ultimately ran the Romanian Government. With the sweep and panache of a great epic, this fascinating story of the life and leadership of Queen Marie is a historical biography at its best.
The Last Romantic
Author: William L. O'Neill
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000679780
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Poet and Journalist Max Eastman is perhaps the most famous example of an American intellectual who during his life moved across the entire political spectrum. This re-examination of his career and his place in history reveals the dynamics behind his several careers and political transformations, offering new insight into one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000679780
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Poet and Journalist Max Eastman is perhaps the most famous example of an American intellectual who during his life moved across the entire political spectrum. This re-examination of his career and his place in history reveals the dynamics behind his several careers and political transformations, offering new insight into one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century.
Erich Maria Remarque
Author: Hilton Tims
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, German
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, German
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The Last Romantic War
Author: Robin Traywick Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735061139
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735061139
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Last Romantic
Author: Mimi B. Martinoski
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532008449
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Belinda is healthy, happy and has a successful career in advertising. Yet, she cannot seem to shake enormous feelings of discontent. Something uncontrollable is happening that goes beyond the romantic notions of living the perfect life and meeting the perfect man. As her soul calls out to fulfill its purpose of living a creative and passionate life, Belinda decides she is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. After Belinda takes a leap of faith and decides to embrace her dreams of writing a book and living in London, she becomes engulfed by the glorious frenetic energy that accompanies her intrepid journey. As she fills her days writing and exploring the city, Cupids arrow unexpectedly strikes her in the form of a handsome, bearded English Renaissance man. Suddenly her London life seems perfect. Or is it? As uncertainty and confusion transforms into treacherous over-analysis and eventual disillusion, Belindas writing suffers. Now only time will tell if Belinda will be able to escape the shadow of looming madness or find the clarity she so desperately needs.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532008449
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Belinda is healthy, happy and has a successful career in advertising. Yet, she cannot seem to shake enormous feelings of discontent. Something uncontrollable is happening that goes beyond the romantic notions of living the perfect life and meeting the perfect man. As her soul calls out to fulfill its purpose of living a creative and passionate life, Belinda decides she is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. After Belinda takes a leap of faith and decides to embrace her dreams of writing a book and living in London, she becomes engulfed by the glorious frenetic energy that accompanies her intrepid journey. As she fills her days writing and exploring the city, Cupids arrow unexpectedly strikes her in the form of a handsome, bearded English Renaissance man. Suddenly her London life seems perfect. Or is it? As uncertainty and confusion transforms into treacherous over-analysis and eventual disillusion, Belindas writing suffers. Now only time will tell if Belinda will be able to escape the shadow of looming madness or find the clarity she so desperately needs.
The Last Romantics
Author: Graham Hough
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000581233
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
First published in 1947, The Last Romantics elucidates on the major preoccupations of the leaders of thought in late Victorian times such as the arts and their relation to religion and the social order. The aim is to trace their thoughts and feelings and study the relevance of the thoughts to the author's time. This leads author to examine some aesthetic theories of Ruskin, Rosetti, Morris, Pater and finally Yeats, and includes discussions on art and French literature. This book will be of interest to students of Romantic literature.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000581233
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
First published in 1947, The Last Romantics elucidates on the major preoccupations of the leaders of thought in late Victorian times such as the arts and their relation to religion and the social order. The aim is to trace their thoughts and feelings and study the relevance of the thoughts to the author's time. This leads author to examine some aesthetic theories of Ruskin, Rosetti, Morris, Pater and finally Yeats, and includes discussions on art and French literature. This book will be of interest to students of Romantic literature.
The Last Romantic Out of Belfast
Author: Sam Keery
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description