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The Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Volume 23: 1911-1912

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Volume 23: 1911-1912

Contributors:

By (Author) Woodrow Wilson
Edited by Arthur Stanley Link

ISBN:

9780691046433

Publisher:

Princeton University Press

Imprint:

Princeton University Press

Publication Date:

30th August 1977

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Professional and Scholarly

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

973.913

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

712

Dimensions:

Width 152mm, Height 235mm

Weight:

1219g

Description

The period spanned by this volume was in many ways one of the most crucial of Wilson's career. After the New Jersey legislature adjourned in late April, Wilson set out upon a speaking tour that carried him through the Middle West, up the West Coast, back into the Middle West, and then into the South. This tour was the trial run of the preconvention campaign, and strongly favorable public reaction encouraged Wilson to think seriously about seeking the democratic nomination. Wilson's speeches on this first great nation tour are printed in full or are represented by extensive news reports. They show the rapid development of Wilson's political thought and his emergence as a great progressive leader of his day. Returning to New Jersey in early June of 1911, Wilson addressed himself to important local problems in speeches, a number of which are included here. This volume also provides major speeches given during the last half of the year, when Wilson's candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination became increasingly promising. The incoming letters amply illustrate public recognition of the new leader, and Wilson's personal letters describe his family life and his reactions to political events and personalities.

Reviews

"An essential purchase for college libraries."--Library Journal "... an unprecedented illumination of Wilson's activities and ideas..."--The Journal of American History "... Arthur Link and his associates ... set a high standard indeed both for productivity and editorial excellence."--North Carolina Historical Review "Every college library should plan to acquire the entire series."--Choice

Author Bio

Arthur S. Link is Edwards Professor of American History, Princeton University.

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