Woodrow Wilson's contribution to American foreign policy is well known, but his role in the development of American political thought and institutions is less recognized. In this volume, Wilson scholar Ronald J. Pestritto presents and introduces the statesman and president's seminal essays on such topics as: state theory; the idea of political liberty and the purpose of government; reform of Congress, the presidency, and political parties; and leadership in politics and administration. This collection makes available in a single volume the most relevant political speeches and writings of this important American leader. It will serve students and scholars as both useful teaching tool and invaluable reference source on the twenty-eighth president of the United States.

"Pestritto has succeeded splendidly and should be congratulated for uncovering the harm that 'mere' academics can do." - Claremont Review of Books

"Pestritto...has expertly edited this volume of Wilson's most fundamental essays, organizing the subject matter and rendering the accompanying text in such a masterful manner that both curious novices and studied scholars have equal access to the breadth and depth of Wilson's political ideas... Summing Up: Highly Recommended. All levels/libraries." - CHOICE

"The material included here is some of Wilson's most significant work....Pestritto does a good job in assembling a cross-section of Wilson's political writings....Ideal for undergraduate and perhaps graduate courses....Highly readable and welcome addition to the scholarship on one of the few political scientists who was also an influential political actor." - Political Studies Review, January 2009