Woodrow Wilson

A president-to-be chronicles the life and times of the historic first Chief Executive in this insightful biography. Before his entry into politics, Woodrow Wilson was a noted educator and historian, and his erudition shines in this fascinating profile of George Washington's rise to leadership. Wilson traces the iconic figure's path from his birth in a tranquil settlement through his explosive military career and precedent-setting administration, providing...

A remarkable work of scholarship, Congressional Government addresses the difficulties inherent in the American Constitution's separation of legislative and executive powers. Woodrow Wilson wrote this powerful political tract as his doctoral dissertation, and it contains the essence of the future president's political reasoning. A popular and critical success upon its 1885 publication, it remains remarkably vital more than a century later. Wilson argues...

President Woodrow Wilson's historic calls for a lasting peace amidst the turmoil of World War I. In these powerful addresses, Wilson lays bare the moral imperative for America's involvement and outlines a bold vision for a future world order. Witness his evolution from neutrality to advocate for a "peace without victory," founded on justice, equality, and a global League of Nations. Why We Are At War: • Explores the ethical dilemmas of...