The second book out of three (the third is still not published). Focuses on Roosevelt's seven years as President.

I found it to be less interesting than the first book (The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt). Teddy Roosevelt was a singular man and while the first book was all about exposing his personality and fascinating early life, the second book almost entirely focuses on the politics of his Presidency.

It's still a fascinating, must-read, account, but what makes Theodore Roosevelt really interesting is his personality and most of that we see in the first book. ( )

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Until reading Theodore Rex and Morris' earlier volume, I didn't understand how pivotal a figure Roosevelt was to 20th century history. I was expecting a 2nd volume not quite as lively as the first, but Morris didn't disappoint; this book is very good. ( )

He got in trouble for his style with Dutch, and it is presaged here. His putting himself inside TR's head drove me crazy. Too much detail and not enough overarching theme. ( )

I have to confess, I never quite got people's fascination with TR until I read this book. Morris does a good job of giving back ground information, and he is a good story teller. Informative and Interesting. I can't say he made TR my favorite president, but I know why he is on Rushmore now.

If you like well written autobiography, or early 20th century American history, you should thoroughly enjoy this book. ( )

3571. Theodore Rex, by Edmund Morris (read 22 Apr 2002) Little did I know that when on June 16, 1979, I finished the prize-winning and excellent The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt I would have to wait till now to read volume 2 of the biography. But I felt this volume is maybe better than the first. The period from Sept 1901 to March 4, 1909, comes fully alive, and things one usually considers less than exciting (e.g., ending the Russo-Japanese War, sending the
fleet around the world, etc.) are told in a way that arouses one's interest. This is a great work, and not nearly as heavy as the book looks, since over 170 pages are notes, with only 555 pages of text. A highlight of this month's reading indeed. ( )

Morris continues his stellar (one day will be) trilogy of TR's life. This one is just as well written as his first volume, and should have won a similar prize. Great biography of one of the most important presidencies of the 20th century. One gripe: the new fangled reference system. Who decided to get rid of proper endnotes? Bastards. ( )

Readable thorough undertaking about another enigmatic president. ( )

Morris is an excellent writer, detailing the life of a very unique man. ( )