Commissioner Roosevelt: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt and the New York City Police, 1895-1897
 

Commissioner Roosevelt: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt and the New York City Police, 1895-1897

by H. Paul Jeffers

"A lively, entertaining and well-researched portrait of a zealous reformer during the historic crusade that successfully launched his career in government."--Booklist

COMMISSIONER ROOSEVELT: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt and the New York City Police, 1895 - 1897

When Theodore Roosevelt took office as New York's police commissioner in 1895, the Metropolitan... (read more)

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  • sunshine805
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    I enjoyed this book. It's really more a history of the police department than just Teddy Roosevelt, it was well rounded. Well written without bogging down too much in discussing the politics involved that was so much a part of the department.
    I recommend this for history buffs.

    sunshine805 wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
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