American ideals and other essays. Social and political

“But it is by no means easy to combine honesty and efficiency; and yet it is absolutely necessary in order to do any work really worth doing.” Known as the first modern president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) never ceased to address his Americanist beliefs. From practical aspects of politics like state legislation to a more philosophical approach, his collection of essays does not only reflect the contemporary state of a nation, but also projects an image of the man behind the politician. First published more than a hundred years ago, his ideals are still mirrored in today’s American society and provide insight into a political system that is founded on nationalist and patriotic ideals.