Theodore Roosevelt, to the 1900 Republican National Convention Is America a weakling to shrink from the world-work? Taking the reader on a journey to the depths of his psyche, Watts ultimately illuminates the connections between Roosevelt's body and the body politic in ways that give new meaning to the idea that he was an embodiment of the nation.'-Frank Ninkovich, author of The United States and Imperialism Addressing the long-standing suspicion that Roosevelt's obsession with masculinity was connected to his policies, Watts comes up with some brilliant insights through the course of her search for the roots of his character. 'What else is there to say about Theodore Roosevelt? Quite a lot, actually, as Sarah Watts demonstrates in this provocative and venturesome new work. Original and perceptive, Rough Rider in the White House will make people think twice about a key American icon.'-Kathleen Dalton, author of Theodore Roosevelt: A Strenuous Life Delving deeply into his writings and the culture of his time, Watts finds connections other historians have missed. 'Sarah Watts promises readers a wild ride in her new study of Theodore Roosevelt.

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