Henry Clay: America's Greatest Statesman (Hardcover)
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Henry Clay: America's Greatest Statesman (2015)
EN HC NWISBN: 9780306823916 bzw. 0306823918, in Englisch, DaCapo. 1 Cloth(s), gebundenes Buch, neu, mit Einband.
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The only freshman congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, Henry Clay served in public office from 1806 to 1852, bringing with him an arsenal of rhetorical weapons to subdue feuding members of the House of Representatives, and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the President. Harlow Giles Unger tells how, as congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidate, Clay constantly battled to save the republic, summoning uncanny negotiating skills to force bitter foes to compromise on slavery. His "Missouri Compromise" and four other such measures curtailed secessions, said Abraham Lincoln, "by a power and influence which belonged to no other statesman of his age and times."A comprehensive biography of the statesman whom Abraham Lincoln called 'the ideal politician.'. In this lucid, exemplary biography, Unger focuses on not just Clay, but also on the formation of the early republic, a time too little studied today. An excellent introduction to a turbulent era."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 318.
The only freshman congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, Henry Clay served in public office from 1806 to 1852, bringing with him an arsenal of rhetorical weapons to subdue feuding members of the House of Representatives, and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the President. Harlow Giles Unger tells how, as congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidate, Clay constantly battled to save the republic, summoning uncanny negotiating skills to force bitter foes to compromise on slavery. His "Missouri Compromise" and four other such measures curtailed secessions, said Abraham Lincoln, "by a power and influence which belonged to no other statesman of his age and times."A comprehensive biography of the statesman whom Abraham Lincoln called 'the ideal politician.'. In this lucid, exemplary biography, Unger focuses on not just Clay, but also on the formation of the early republic, a time too little studied today. An excellent introduction to a turbulent era."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 318.
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Henry Clay
EN NWISBN: 9780306823916 bzw. 0306823918, in Englisch, The Perseus Books Group, neu.
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In a little known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public serviceas congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidateClay produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for fifty years. Lincoln called Clay "the man for whom I fought all my life."Action-packed with dramatic illustrations, Henry Clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in American history.
In a little known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public serviceas congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidateClay produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for fifty years. Lincoln called Clay "the man for whom I fought all my life."Action-packed with dramatic illustrations, Henry Clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in American history.
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Henry Clay, America's Greatest Statesman (2015)
EN HC NWISBN: 9780306823916 bzw. 0306823918, in Englisch, The Perseus Books Group, gebundenes Buch, neu.
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In a little known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public serviceas congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-tim..., In a little known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public serviceas congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidateClay produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for fifty years. Lincoln called Clay "the man for whom I fought all my life." Action-packed with dramatic illustrations, Henry Clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in American history. Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 28x229x152 mm;Gewicht: 528,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: september 2015;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0306823918;ISBN13: 9780306823916; Engelstalig | Hardcover | 2015.
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In a little known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public serviceas congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-tim..., In a little known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public serviceas congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidateClay produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for fifty years. Lincoln called Clay "the man for whom I fought all my life." Action-packed with dramatic illustrations, Henry Clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in American history. Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 28x229x152 mm;Gewicht: 528,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: september 2015;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0306823918;ISBN13: 9780306823916; Engelstalig | Hardcover | 2015.
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Henry Clay
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History, A compelling new biography of America's most powerful Speaker of the House, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was Lincoln's guiding light, eBook.
History, A compelling new biography of America's most powerful Speaker of the House, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was Lincoln's guiding light, eBook.
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