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Woodrow Wilson and the World War
Charles Seymour · 1921
A 1921 scholarly history of Wilson's wartime leadership during World War I, written by historian Charles Seymour.
A 1921 historical study analyzing Wilson's leadership of the United States through World War I.
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What it is
This is a 1921 book titled Woodrow Wilson and the World War: A Chronicle of Our Own Times, written by historian Charles Seymour as part of the Yale Chronicles of America series. It covers Wilson's presidency, neutrality policy, and leadership through World War I.
Why it matters
Written soon after the events by a professional historian, this book shaped how Americans understood Wilson's wartime decisions, from neutrality to declaring war to managing the home front. It reflects how early scholars began to judge Wilson's legacy.
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