Autobiography: A Personal Narrative of Political Experiences - Softcover

University Of Wisconsin Press

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0299021947 ISBN 13: 9780299021948

Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press, 2006

Synopsis

Written in a clear, vigorous style, this account of Robert M. La Follette's political life and philosophy is not only a personal history, but in a large measure, a history of the Progressive cause throughout the United States. This is a book for every conscientious citizen. For, as Allan Nevins states in his Introduction, ". . . the battle La Follette led still goes on, and the lessons he instilled still need pondering."

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Review

"Focusing on the intense personal relationships that bound the state's first family together in the pursuit of the public good, Weisberger's account breaks fresh ground in its analysis of the origins and development of Wisconsin Progressivism and enhances our understanding of Midwestern insurgency."--James J. Lorence, "Journal of American History"

"A political testament of great worth. . . . It was, and remains, a testimonial to democracy by one of its great champions." John C. Colson, Wisconsin Historical Society"

"Direct, sarcastic, savage, jutting his powerful jaw at its most defiant angle, banging home his points until his fist sometimes trickled blood, 'Fighting Bob' was something to behold. The essential qualities of the man are all in this blunt, belligerent, rousing autobiography." Eric F. Goldman, New York Times Book Review"

About the Author

Robert M. La Follette (1855–1925) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, served as governor of Wisconsin, and was elected to the U.S. Senate, a position he held from 1906 to 1925. He was a founding father of American Progressivism and ran as the U.S. Progressive Party’s presidential candidate in 1924, winning one-sixth of the total national vote.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0299021947
• ISBN 13: 9780299021948
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 366