Life and Work of James G. Blaine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417935581)

The Life and Work of James G. Blaine is a book written by John Clark Ridpath that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of James G. Blaine, an American politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary of State, and Senator. The book covers Blaine's early life, his rise to political prominence, his accomplishments and controversies during his time in office, and his legacy. Ridpath draws on a variety of sources, including primary documents and personal interviews, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Blaine and the political landscape of his era. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the life of one of the country's most influential politicians.1893. The life and work of James G. Blaine, a Representative and a Senator from Maine. One of the authors, General Connor, was ex-governor of Maine. Contents: An Account of His Boyhood; His Youth in School and College; The Initial Period of His Public Career; His Services in Congress and in Two Cabinets; His Great Speeches; His Contests for the Presidency; His International Diplomacy; His Literary Productions; His Policies and Statesmanship; and An Estimate of His Genius.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: John Clark Ridpath,General Selden Connor
ISBN-10: 1417935588
ISBN-13: 9781417935581
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 508
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d