Summary
John Milton Cooper, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, having authored two books on facets of Woodrow Wilson, now gives us a comprehensive and interesting biography of a brilliant, complex and fascinating personality.
Wilson, seemingly austere and driven, does not have a firm hold on the affection of the American reader. Yet he is worth study as the classic exemplar, at the highest level, of outstanding ability and noble ambition being undone by forces that he underestimated and by individuals whom he misjudged. All the makings of a Shakespearean tragedy are present, and Mr. Cooper treats them skillfully.See the full content of this document
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The Undoing of a President
Wilson's early career showed amazing achievement in scholarship and education. Raised by middle-class parents in Staunton, Va., and North and South Carolina, "Tommy" Wilson was a bright boy who did well in his studies and liked baseball. After a year as a student at Davidson College, he transferred to P...
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