The Great Adventure: Present-Day Studies In American Nationalism (1918) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436580571)

The Great Adventure: Present-Day Studies In American Nationalism is a book written by Theodore Roosevelt and published in 1918. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Roosevelt gave during World War I, in which he discusses the importance of American nationalism and the role that the United States should play in the world. The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of American nationalism. The first part discusses the historical roots of American nationalism and the importance of patriotism. The second part focuses on the role of the military in American nationalism and the need for a strong national defense. The third part explores the relationship between America and the rest of the world, and the importance of American leadership in global affairs. The fourth and final part of the book discusses the role of the individual citizen in American nationalism and the importance of civic engagement.Throughout the book, Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of American exceptionalism and the need for the United States to be a leader in the world. He argues that American nationalism is not based on race or ethnicity, but on a shared set of values and ideals that have been passed down through generations. Overall, The Great Adventure: Present-Day Studies In American Nationalism is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be an American and the role that the United States should play in the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Theodore Roosevelt
ISBN-10: 1436580579
ISBN-13: 9781436580571
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 220
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d