Broderick And Gwin: The Most Extraordinary Contest For A Seat In The Senate Of The United States Ever Known; A Brief History Of Early Poli (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548344231)

Broderick and Gwin: The Most Extraordinary Contest For A Seat In The Senate Of The United States Ever Known; A Brief History Of Early Politics In California is a book written by James O'Meara. The book is a historical account of the political climate in California during the 1850s and the rivalry between David C. Broderick and William M. Gwin for a seat in the United States Senate. The book explores the political maneuvering and backstabbing that took place in California during this time, as well as the larger political landscape of the United States. The author provides a detailed account of the personal and political lives of Broderick and Gwin, their rise to power, and their eventual downfall. The book is a fascinating look at the early days of American politics and the intense competition that existed for power and influence.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.

Author: James O¿meara
ISBN-10: 054834423X
ISBN-13: 9780548344231
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d