The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and

The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Dawn of the American Century

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The dramatic story of the most famous regiment in American history: the Rough Riders, a motley group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt, whose daring exploits marked the beginning of American imperialism in the 20th century.

When America declared war on Spain in 1898, the US Army had just 26,000 men, spread around the countryâ€”hardly an army at all. In desperation, the Rough Riders were born. A unique group of volunteers, ranging from Ivy League athletes to Arizona cowboys and led by Theodore Roosevelt, they helped secure victory in Cuba in a series of gripping, bloody fights across the island. Roosevelt called their charge in the Battle of San Juan Hill his â€œcrowded hourâ€â€”a turning point in his life, one that led directly to the White House. â€œThe instant I received the order,â€ wrote Roosevelt, â€œI sprang on my horse and then my â€˜crowded hourâ€™ began.â€ As The Crowded Hour reveals, it was a turning point for America as well, uniting the country and ushering in a new era of global power.

Both a portrait of these men, few of whom were traditional soldiers, and of the Spanish-American War itself, The Crowded Hour dives deep into the daily lives and struggles of Roosevelt and his regiment. Using diaries, letters, and memoirs, Risen illuminates a disproportionately influential moment in American history: a war of only six monthsâ€™ time that dramatically altered the United Statesâ€™ standing in the world. In this brilliant, enlightening narrative, the Rough Ridersâ€”and a country on the brink of a new global dominanceâ€”are brought fully and gloriously to life.
Country USA
Brand Scribner Book Company
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781501143991
ReleaseDate 2019-06-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781501143991

Country	USA
Brand	Scribner Book Company
Manufacturer	Scribner
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781501143991
ReleaseDate	2019-06-04
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781501143991

The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Dawn of the American Century

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