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The Life Of James Gillespie Blaine (1884)

The Life Of James Gillespie Blaine (1884)

Landis, John Herr
Clare, Israel Smith

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Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1164882406
ISBN13: 9781164882404
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of James Gillespie Blaine is a biography written by John Herr Landis and published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of James Gillespie Blaine, a prominent American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, Speaker of the House, United States Senator, and Secretary of State. The biography covers Blaine's early life in Pennsylvania, his education at Washington College, and his entry into politics as a member of the Maine House of Representatives. It also delves into his rise to prominence in the Republican Party, his role in the presidential campaigns of 1876 and 1880, and his controversial tenure as Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison. Throughout the book, Landis provides detailed insights into Blaine's political views, his leadership style, and his personal life, including his marriage to Harriet Stanwood and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time. The biography also includes numerous anecdotes and personal recollections from Blaine's friends and colleagues, providing a vivid portrait of the man and his era.Overall, The Life of James Gillespie Blaine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American political history, offering a detailed and engaging account of one of the most influential politicians of the late 19th century.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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