A man who lived his life mostly in the shadows, Edward M. House is little known or remembered today; yet he was one of the most influential figures of the Wilson presidency. Wilson's chief political advisor, House played a key role in international diplomacy, and had a significa…
Part I. The Texas years, 1858-1912 -- A spacious youth -- Searching for a career -- Texas politics: creating "our crowd"--The "twilight years" -- "The man and the opportunity" -- The ideal society -- Part II. Wilson in power, 1913-1914 -- "Our crowd" goes to Washington -- Foreig…
Charles E. Neu details the life of "Colonel" House, a Texas landowner who rose to become one of the century's greatest political operators.
In this seminal biography, Charles E. Neu details the life of "Colonel" House, a Texas landowner who rose to become one of the century's greatest political operators. Ambitious and persuasive, House worked largely behind the scenes, developing ties of loyalty and using patronage…
A man who lived his life mostly in the shadows, Edward M. House is little known or remembered today; yet he was one of the most influential figures of the Wilson presidency. Wilson's chief political advisor, House played a key role in international diplomacy, and had a significa…