Woodrow Wilson was one of the most influential presidents in American history, guiding the country through the tumultuous years of the First World War and laying the groundwork for the modern presidency. In this authoritative biography, the author provides a comprehensive overview of Wilson's life and legacy, drawing on a wealth of primary sources and offering new insights into his policies and leadership style. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.