Dan Sickles: Hero of Gettysburg and Yankee King of Spain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436707138)

Dan Sickles: Hero Of Gettysburg And Yankee King Of Spain is a biography written by Pinchon Edgcumb. The book chronicles the life of Dan Sickles, an American politician, soldier, and diplomat who played a significant role in the American Civil War and later served as the United States Minister to Spain. The book delves into Sickles' early life, his rise to prominence in New York politics, and his controversial actions during the Battle of Gettysburg, where he disobeyed orders and moved his troops to a different position, ultimately contributing to the Union victory. The biography also covers Sickles' personal life, including his scandalous affair with a young woman who later became his wife, and his involvement in various political and social issues of the time. The latter part of the book focuses on Sickles' time as the United States Minister to Spain, where he became known for his lavish lifestyle and diplomatic skills. The book provides insight into his efforts to improve relations between the United States and Spain, as well as his involvement in various international affairs. Overall, Dan Sickles: Hero Of Gettysburg And Yankee King Of Spain is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating look into the life of a complex and influential figure in American history.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: Edgcumb Pinchon
ISBN-10: 1436707137
ISBN-13: 9781436707138
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d