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Description
The Life and Times of Henry Clay V2 is a biography written by Calvin Colton that delves into the life of one of America's most prominent politicians, Henry Clay. This book is the second volume of the series and covers the period from 1821 to 1852. Henry Clay was a lawyer, politician, and statesman who played a significant role in shaping American politics during the early 19th century. He served as a member of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the House, and Secretary of State. Clay was also a three-time candidate for the presidency but was never elected.In this book, Colton provides a detailed account of Clay's life, including his early years, his rise to political prominence, and his contributions to American politics. The book also covers Clay's personal life, including his family, friends, and personal struggles.The author uses a variety of primary sources, including letters, speeches, and other historical documents, to provide a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of Clay's life. The book also includes illustrations and portraits of Clay and other notable figures from the period.Overall, The Life and Times of Henry Clay V2 is an informative and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential politicians.1846. Volume Two of Two. A history of Henry Clay, also known as The Great Pacificator, or The Great Compromiser. He was an American statesman, U.S. congressman and U.S. senator, who was a major promoter of the Missouri Compromise, the compromise tariff of 1833 (ending the Nullification crisis), and the Compromise of 1850, all efforts to balance the rights of free and slave states. Clay was twice the unsuccessful Whig candidate for president. Contents: The Currency; Removal of Deposits; The Expunging Resolution; The Protective Policy; The Compromise Tariff; Nullification versus a Southern Planter; History of Opinion on the Protective Policy; Political Economy as it Respects the Protective Policy; Mr. Clay's Eastern Tour in 1833; Mr. Clay and the Twenty-Seventh Congress; Mr. Clay's Resignation and Valedictory Address; Mr. Clay in Retirement; The Presidential Campaign of 1844; The Disappointment; and Reflections. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417944560.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Nombre de pages :
- 508
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781417944576
- Date de parution :
- 19-08-04
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 739 g
