The Intimate Papers of Colonel House: Behind the Political Curtain, 1912-1915

ISBN 10: 1025739604 / ISBN 13: 9781025739601

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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• Title: The Intimate Papers of Colonel House: Behind the Political Curtain, 1912-1915
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025739604
• ISBN 13: 9781025739601
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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"The Intimate Papers of Colonel House / 1 Behind the Political Curtain, 1912-1915" offers an unprecedented look into the inner workings of American politics and diplomacy during one of the most transformative eras in global history. As the closest confidant and advisor to President Woodrow Wilson, Edward M. House-known universally as Colonel House-occupied a unique position at the heart of the executive branch. This volume draws from House's personal diaries and correspondence to document the political maneuvers and private deliberations that defined the early Wilson administration.

The narrative spans from the pivotal election of 1912 through the escalating tensions and eventual outbreak of the First World War. Readers are granted a rare perspective on the formation of the Wilson cabinet, the passage of landmark domestic legislation, and the delicate diplomatic missions undertaken to navigate a fracturing Europe. House's firsthand accounts reveal the private thoughts and public strategies of the era's most influential figures. A vital resource for historians and political enthusiasts alike, this work illuminates the complexities of international relations and the personal dynamics that shaped the course of the twentieth century.

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