The Real Colonel House

Focusing on Edward Mandell House, a key advisor to President Woodrow Wilson, this biography details his influential role in shaping American foreign policy during World War I. It chronicles House's journey from Texas to Washington, D.C., highlighting his relationships with significant political figures and his controversial views on international relations, including his advocacy for a League of Nations. The narrative offers a comprehensive look into House's life, motivations, and the impact he had on early 20th-century American politics.