Henry Clay: Statesman for the Union . Cole, Newsday Among the nineteenth-century Americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to Henry Clay of Kentucky. Remini portrays both the statesman and the private
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| Title | : | Henry Clay: Statesman for the Union |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.98 (194 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393310884 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 818 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1993-11-17 |
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"Great biography leaves an indelible view of the subject. After Remini's masterful portrait, Clay is unforgettable." Donald B. Cole, Newsday Among the nineteenth-century Americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to Henry Clay of Kentucky. As orator and as Speaker of the House for longer than any man in the century, he wielded great power, a compelling presence in Congress who helped preserve the Union in the antebellum period. Remini portrays both the statesman and the private man, a man whose family life was painfully torn and who burned with ambition for the office he could not reach, the presidency.
Editorial : From Publishers Weekly By the distinguished biographer of Andrew Jackson, this is the first major study of the "great compromiser" in half a century. Henry Clay's prolonged feud with Jackson and his failed quest for the White House are traced in detail, with Remini showing how the unfounded charge of political collusion when Clay was appointed secretary of State contributed significantly to that failure. The author explains Clay's role in the Missouri Compromise of 1820; and later, when the country faced the slavery question over territory acquired in the Mexican War, his role in shaping the Compromise of 1850. Thus tension between North and South was eased and civil war delayed for a decade. Remini points out that many historians have argued that had secession and war occurred in 1850 the South "undoubtedly" would have won its independence. This majestic work brings into sharp focus the private and public Henry Clay (1777-1852): gambler, drinker, duelist, as well as brilliant orator,
He had a choice to use that dream to prevent his death. I also like the fact that he focuses on food. However, there are some typo's in the tuning suggested for each song that I never noticed before don't tune your G string to E# the note doesn't exist, or rather is better known as F. Before this book, I thought I had a basic understanding of the sexigesimal numbering system they used. nothing wrong with the book. I understand why he needs this even though we are trying to find one that his insurance will cover that won't break our budget. His opening story is really mindblowing and i've told it to many of my friends, who were stunned.. Remini does a good job of bringing Clay to life, and left me with mostly positive feelings for the Great Compromiser. If you are feeling good but want to make sure you stay healthy and sexually active for life please read Dr. I bought this book based on the numerous 5-star reviews. An amazing piece of creative writing. You could print this all out on yo
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