{"product_id":"benjamin-harrison-charles-w-calhoun-9780805069525","title":"Benjamin Harrison: The American Presidents Series: The 23rd President, 1889-1893","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe scion of a political dynasty ushers in the era of big government\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn engrossing ferry to 19th century America, \u003ci\u003eBenjamin Harrison\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to capture every political enthusiast's attention. Join Charles W. Calhoun as he renders a fresh perspective on one of America's most controversial leaders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book serves as an insightful biography of Harrison, a prominent Indiana attorney and Republican champion, considered by some as the harbinger of big government. A politically gifted progeny, our protagonist's DNA carries signatures of greats like William Henry Harrison, the ninth president, and a signer of the Declaration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite losing the popular vote, Harrison managed to inflict a crushing defeat on the incumbent, Grover Cleveland, in the electoral college in the historic election of 1888. A fertile blend of political tumult, personal tribulations, and unprecedented events, this narrative vividly unravels the anxious race for a second term and the culminating silence of Harrison to the beat of Cleveland at their fabled rematch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe vibrant backdrop of the Gilded Age coupled with the intricate detailing of Harrison's life and times makes this rendition instrumental for every American history aficionado. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book uncovers rich facets of the enigmatic Harrison while confronting under-explored themes like the Sherman Antitrust Act, McKinley Tariff, and the Panic of 1893. Calhoun's captivating storytelling delivers an intimate account of presidential dynamics in 19th-century America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles W. Calhoun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0805069526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780805069525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Times Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.90w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngram Advance\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2005 pg. 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2005 pg. 1631","brand":"Charles W. Calhoun","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44042686038271,"sku":"9780805069525","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_55966ada-da65-42b5-8086-19222716a3a3.jpg?v=1684962951","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/benjamin-harrison-charles-w-calhoun-9780805069525","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}