Reviews
Never—other than physically in Wilson's presence, and even then, never all at the same time—have these characters been brought together in this way. What a pleasure to read this book from such a distinguished scholar!
In this elegantly written and judicious study, Charles Neu has contributed vitally to the ongoing debates centered on the statecraft and personality of Woodrow Wilson. The men and women drawn to Wilson rarely faltered in their dedication to him, serving as best they could a president who they believed possessed the vision and ability to mend a wounded world.
Every American president can be known by the company he keeps, and Charles Neu has given us a remarkable perspective on the advisers who helped shape Woodrow Wilson's approach to war and peace. Whether you hate Wilson for his racial views or revere him for his contributions to progressive reform, you will want to dig into this lively and penetrating account of The Wilson Circle.
In this insightful study of the careers and personalities of Woodrow Wilson's closest confidants as president (including his two wives), Charles E. Neu deploys his deep familiarity with the sources to present a novel and illuminating perspective on this much-studied figure.
Book Details
Prologue: Helping the President
Acknowledgments
1. Woodrow Wilson
2. Ellen Axson Wilson
3. Josephus Daniels
4. William Gibbs McAdoo
5. Joseph Patrick Tumulty
6. Colonel Edward M. House
7. Cary T. Grayson
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Prologue: Helping the President
Acknowledgments
1. Woodrow Wilson
2. Ellen Axson Wilson
3. Josephus Daniels
4. William Gibbs McAdoo
5. Joseph Patrick Tumulty
6. Colonel Edward M. House
7. Cary T. Grayson
8. Newton D. Baker
9. Edith Bolling Galt
10. Bernard M. Baruch
11. Ray Stannard Baker
Epilogue: Guardians of the Legacy
Notes
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index