The American Presidency Part 2- The Near Greats
Discover the Near Greats of the American presidency with this curated reading list. Explore compelling biographies and histories, including Joseph J. Ellis's *American Sphinx* and David McCullough's *Mornings on Horseback*, to uncover the enduring legacies of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Perfect for history buffs seeking deep insights into America's most influential leaders.
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American Sphinx
by Joseph J. Ellis
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Following Thomas Jefferson from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to his retirement in Monticello, Joseph J. Ellis unravels the contradictions of the Jeffersonian character. He gives us the slaveholding libertarian who was capable of decrying mescegenation while maintaing an intimate relationship with his slave, Sally Hemmings; the enemy of government power who exercisdd it audaciously as president; the visionarty who remained curiously blind to the inconsistencies in his nature. American Sphinx is a marvel of scholarship, a delight to read, and an essential gloss on the Jeffersonian legacy.
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Mornings on Horseback
by David McCullough
This biography of young Theodore Roosevelt covers his youth when he demanded a strenuous life despite his asthma, weak eyes, and patrician family.
