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The Resource President McKinley : architect of the American century, Robert W. Merry

President McKinley : architect of the American century, Robert W. Merry

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Summary
"Lively, definitive, eye-opening, [this book] by acclaimed historian Robert W. Merry brilliantly evokes the life and presidency of William McKinley, cut short by an assassin. Most often lost in the shadow of his brilliant and flamboyant successor, TR, the twenty-fifth president is presented by Merry as a transformative figure, the first modern Republican. It was President McKinley who established the United States as an imperial power. In the Spanish-American War he kicked Spain out of the Caribbean; in the Pacific he acquired Hawaii and the Philippines through war and diplomacy; he took the country to a strict gold standard; he developed the doctrine of 'fair trade'; he forced the 'Open Door' to China; and he forged the 'special relationship' with Great Britain. McKinley established the noncolonial imperialism that took America global. He set the stage for the bold leadership of Theodore Roosevelt, who built on his accomplishments. [This book] brings to life a sympathetic man and an often overlooked president. Merry raises his rank to a chief executive of consequence who paved the way for the American Century."--Dust jacket flap
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Extent
x, 608 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Contents
  • Ohio roots
  • The forge of war
  • Life and work
  • The Ohio Republicans
  • Steadfast protectionist
  • Four years in Columbus
  • The Major versus the bosses
  • St. Louis triumph
  • The victor
  • Building a cabinet
  • Inauguration Day
  • Taking charge
  • White House life
  • Cuba
  • Year-end assessment
  • America and Spain
  • Path to war
  • Victory at sea
  • The Caribbean War
  • End of hostilities
  • Empire
  • War's aftermath
  • Aguinaldo
  • Second-term question
  • Second-term resolve
  • China
  • Reelection
  • Family and nation
  • Buffalo
Isbn
9781451625455
Instance
Label
President McKinley : architect of the American century
Title
President McKinley
Title remainder
architect of the American century
Statement of responsibility
Robert W. Merry
Title variation
Architect of the American century
Creator
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Lively, definitive, eye-opening, [this book] by acclaimed historian Robert W. Merry brilliantly evokes the life and presidency of William McKinley, cut short by an assassin. Most often lost in the shadow of his brilliant and flamboyant successor, TR, the twenty-fifth president is presented by Merry as a transformative figure, the first modern Republican. It was President McKinley who established the United States as an imperial power. In the Spanish-American War he kicked Spain out of the Caribbean; in the Pacific he acquired Hawaii and the Philippines through war and diplomacy; he took the country to a strict gold standard; he developed the doctrine of 'fair trade'; he forced the 'Open Door' to China; and he forged the 'special relationship' with Great Britain. McKinley established the noncolonial imperialism that took America global. He set the stage for the bold leadership of Theodore Roosevelt, who built on his accomplishments. [This book] brings to life a sympathetic man and an often overlooked president. Merry raises his rank to a chief executive of consequence who paved the way for the American Century."--Dust jacket flap
Biography type
individual biography
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1946-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Merry, Robert W.
Dewey number
  • 973.8/8092
  • B
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • plates
Index
index present
LC call number
E711.6 .M54 2017
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • McKinley, William
  • Presidents
  • United States
Label
President McKinley : architect of the American century, Robert W. Merry
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-583) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Ohio roots -- The forge of war -- Life and work -- The Ohio Republicans -- Steadfast protectionist -- Four years in Columbus -- The Major versus the bosses -- St. Louis triumph -- The victor -- Building a cabinet -- Inauguration Day -- Taking charge -- White House life -- Cuba -- Year-end assessment -- America and Spain -- Path to war -- Victory at sea -- The Caribbean War -- End of hostilities -- Empire -- War's aftermath -- Aguinaldo -- Second-term question -- Second-term resolve -- China -- Reelection -- Family and nation -- Buffalo
Control code
ocn962006146
Dimensions
25 cm
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Extent
x, 608 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Isbn
9781451625455
Lccn
2016050943
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)962006146
Label
President McKinley : architect of the American century, Robert W. Merry
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-583) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Ohio roots -- The forge of war -- Life and work -- The Ohio Republicans -- Steadfast protectionist -- Four years in Columbus -- The Major versus the bosses -- St. Louis triumph -- The victor -- Building a cabinet -- Inauguration Day -- Taking charge -- White House life -- Cuba -- Year-end assessment -- America and Spain -- Path to war -- Victory at sea -- The Caribbean War -- End of hostilities -- Empire -- War's aftermath -- Aguinaldo -- Second-term question -- Second-term resolve -- China -- Reelection -- Family and nation -- Buffalo
Control code
ocn962006146
Dimensions
25 cm
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Extent
x, 608 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Isbn
9781451625455
Lccn
2016050943
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)962006146

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