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A review by wayfaring_witch
The Imperial Cruise: A Secret History of Empire and War by James Bradley
4.0
A fascinating look into some of Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy maneuvers. The Imperial Cruise was excessively readable and engaging, and I was pulled into Bradley's telling of how Aryan ideals affected American interactions in Asia. There was not only hard politics, but personal lives and histories were explored as well including the scandals of Alice Roosevelt.
I have a sneaking suspicion that counter evidence was left out, but Bradley supports many of his claims with quotes and primary sources. There are also some great pictures along the book which really complemented the reading. My only concern is in other reviews it seems some basic history was mistold, but as I said before enough primary evidence is provided to have the reader make similar conclusions to Bradley.
Recommended for anyone interested in a different view of Teddy Roosevelt, or with an inkling of interest in American Imperialism or Asian politics.
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I have a sneaking suspicion that counter evidence was left out, but Bradley supports many of his claims with quotes and primary sources. There are also some great pictures along the book which really complemented the reading. My only concern is in other reviews it seems some basic history was mistold, but as I said before enough primary evidence is provided to have the reader make similar conclusions to Bradley.
Recommended for anyone interested in a different view of Teddy Roosevelt, or with an inkling of interest in American Imperialism or Asian politics.
Received for free through Goodreads First Reads!