Woodrow Wilson

"Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn" is a meticulously researched biography that explores the contradictions of the 28th president, focusing particularly on his opposition to racial equality and women's voting rights. As the first southern Democrat in the White House since the Civil War, Wilson's policies and sympathies contributed to the segregation of the federal government and a hostile stance toward suffrage movements. The narrative highlights the struggles faced by women campaigning for their voting rights and provides a critical look at Wilson's fluctuating positions on these issues as he navigated the political landscape of his time. Authored by Christopher Cox, this work sheds light on the pivotal figures that ultimately led to significant advancements in American democracy.