Search
Close this search box.

Best Politics Books

December 2024

The Bully Pulpit

Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “The Bully Pulpit” is a riveting journey through a pivotal era in American history. With her trademark storytelling flair, Goodwin brings to life the complex relationship between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, set against the backdrop of the Progressive Era. I was captivated by her vivid portrayal of these larger-than-life figures and the muckraking journalists who shaped public opinion. Goodwin’s meticulous research and engaging prose make this hefty tome fly by, offering fresh insights into a transformative period that still resonates today.

Alexander Hamilton

Chernow’s masterful biography breathes new life into the enigmatic Founding Father. With meticulous research and engaging prose, he unravels Hamilton’s complex legacy, from his humble Caribbean origins to his pivotal role in shaping America’s financial system. The author’s keen insights reveal a brilliant yet flawed man, whose ambition and principles both elevated and haunted him. A riveting portrait that inspired a cultural phenomenon and changed how we view this revolutionary figure.