The Bully Pulpit (book) facts for kids
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| Author | Doris Kearns Goodwin |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Published | November 5, 2013 by Simon & Schuster |
The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism is a 909-page historical nonfiction book written by Doris Kearns Goodwin that was published by Simon & Schuster in November 2013. The book centers on the relationship of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft and the activities of investigative journalists who impacted on public opinion during the Progressive Era. Upon its release, the book received positive reviews, with reviewers praising the research and readability, and won several accolades.
Background
The Bully Pulpit is the seventh book by Doris Kearns Goodwin. She spent seven years researching the book. Goodwin stated that initially she wished to write a history of the Progressive Era and Theodore Roosevelt, but determined Taft to be "far more sympathetic if flawed" than she first considered, which resulted in the book centering around the evolving relationship of Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.
Contents
The book covers the progressive period that transformed the United States at the turn of the century, and centers on the relationship of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft as key players along with their wives, Edith Roosevelt and Nellie Taft, which evolved from friendship to rivalry. In parallel, it chronicles the activities of a group of writers working for McClure's Magazine, such as Ida Tarbell and Lincoln Steffens, who helped influence public opinion with their investigative journalism focusing on the increasing power of "trusts" and their associated abuses of power. The book also describes a perception of America that is different from our modern day perception.
