In the arena : good citizens, a great republic, and how one speech can reinvigorate America
Title:
In the arena : good citizens, a great republic, and how one speech can reinvigorate America
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ISBN:
9781476749341
9781476749358
Edition:
First Threshold editions hardcover edition.
Physical Description:
xvii, 285 pages ; 24 cm
Contents:
An Invitation: The Man in the Arena -- Introduction: The Strong Man Stumbles -- Part I: The "Good Citizen" : Roosevelt's Speech and Our Republic -- Hold Your Own : The Virtues and Duties of Citizenship -- Great Republics : Why France Fell and Why America Could -- The Orator : The Left's Cultural Seduction -- Part II: The "Good Patriot" : Our War and America in the World -- Citizen of the World : The World the Left Wrought -- Is It Right to Prevail? : Our Fight for Iraq -- Fight Hard : Learning the Right Lessons Since 9/11 -- Part III: "The Power of Looking Ahead" : The Future of Our Republic -- Equal of Opportunity : Revitalizing the American Dream -- The "Wise Statesman" : Threats to a New American Century -- A Prescription: Advancing Citizenship in a Republic -- An Exhortation: The Great Devotions.
Summary:
Pete Hegseth makes an impassioned and experiential argument for how Teddy Roosevelt's articulation of 'good citizens, ' 'equality of opportunity, ' and unapologetic U.S. leadership--'good patriots'--can renew our imperiled American experiment and save the free world. Despite contention surrounding Teddy Roosevelt's legacy, Hegseth argues that the Rough Rider's exhortation serves as a timeless wake-up call for our Republic. Hegseth resurrects Roosevelt's famous 'Citizenship in a Republic' address--best known for the 'Man in the Arena' quote--as a roadmap for addressing the massive challenges facing America today. In order to rejuvenate what makes America exceptional, we must unapologetically get back into Roosevelt's arena--as engaged 'good citizens' at home and powerful 'good patriots' in the world.
