THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ROBERT LA FOLLETTE
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Discover the captivating story of Robert La Follette, the visionary Republican politician who fought tirelessly for progressive reforms in this beautifully restored autobiography. Enhanced with vibrant color images, this once out-of-print book offers a fascinating glimpse into the tactics, strategies, and unwavering commitment that shaped La Follette’s remarkable career, from his early days as a district attorney to his historic 1912 presidential campaign.
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A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF POLITCAL EXPERIENCES
We here at Real Good are proud to present a revived edition of the captivating autobiography of the original orator himself, Robert La Follette (1855-1925), a remarkable Republican politician who left an indelible mark on American history. This book, originally out of print, has been meticulously transcribed and enhanced with vibrant color images to bring La Follette’s story to life for a new generation of readers.
La Follette traces his political journey from his election as district attorney for Dane County, Wisconsin in 1880 to his historic presidential campaign in 1912. He shares invaluable insights into the tactics, strategies, and coalition-building that shaped his career, while offering candid assessments of various local and national public figures. Each progressive description growing bigger
Though the book focuses primarily on La Follette’s political life, he pays heartfelt tribute to his wife, a lawyer and civic reformer in her own right. From his three terms in Congress (1885-1891) to his governorship of Wisconsin (1900-1904) and his tenure as a senator from 1905 until his death, La Follette’s unwavering commitment to fighting unregulated business interests and championing progressive reforms shines through on every page.
As a crusader against the undue influence of powerful monopolies like the railroads, La Follette fought tirelessly for open primary elections, fair taxation of corporations, and public management of public resources by highly qualified, non-partisan public servants. His legacy is one of influential reforms instituted at the state level during his governorship and his ability to rally forces around well-articulated programs as a senator.
This beautifully restored digital edition of The Autobiography of Robert La Follette is a must-read for anyone interested in American political history, the Progressive Era, and the life of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to the betterment of his country.
