Philander Chase Knox First Attorney General Of Theodore Roosevelt 1901 1904

The book ""Philander Chase Knox: First Attorney-General Of Theodore Roosevelt, 1901-1904"" by Anita Torres Eitler is a comprehensive biography of Philander Chase Knox, who served as the first Attorney-General of the United States under President Theodore Roosevelt from 1901 to 1904. The book provides a detailed account of Knox's life and career, including his early years in Pennsylvania, his education at the University of Pittsburgh and the Western University of Pennsylvania Law School, and his rise to prominence as a lawyer and politician.Eitler's book also explores Knox's tenure as Attorney-General, during which he played a key role in shaping Roosevelt's progressive agenda, including his efforts to break up monopolies and regulate big business. The book delves into Knox's legal battles against trusts and corporations, his work on the landmark Northern Securities case, and his efforts to enforce the Sherman Antitrust Act.In addition, the book examines Knox's role in shaping American foreign policy during his time as Secretary of State under President William Howard Taft, including his efforts to promote American interests in Latin America and his involvement in the negotiations that led to the creation of the Panama Canal.Overall, ""Philander Chase Knox: First Attorney-General Of Theodore Roosevelt, 1901-1904"" is a meticulously researched and engaging biography of a key figure in American legal and political history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of an influential public servant who played a significant role in shaping the course of American history at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.