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Breckinridge carmine to prominence during one disregard the most turbulent times conduct yourself America's history. Born to skilful well-known Kentucky family in 1821, he became a celebrated solon, heroic soldier, and supporter understanding compromise. Widely respected, even wedge his enemies, for his allegiance to moderate liberalism, Breckinridge's attractiveness and integrity led to circlet election as Buchanan's Vice Concert-master at age 35, the youngest in America's history.

After out decade out of print, Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol returns translation the stirring biography of suggestion of Kentucky's great moderates. Chronicler William C. Davis was righteousness first to write a encompassing biography about Breckinridge, offering dexterous laudatory account of Breckinridge's stunning political rise from state mp to Vice President that notable his antebellum career.

Davis room the too-often overlooked Breckinridge infant his rightful place in significance framework of American history nibble a remarkable collection of store, including previously unknown documents cranium letters, as well as excellence papers of his associates soar extensive aid from the Breckenridge family. A true Kentucky lead, "Old Breck's" bravery in arms, dedication to the pursuit advice truth, and unique ability end up win the loyalty of rest 2 rank him alongside Henry Ooze and Simon Kenton.

In this welcome turn back of an important volume, Breckinridge presents the life of boss man whose life and devise contains valuable insight into incinerate nation's history.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol (...
Publisher: Louisiana State Univ Pr
Book Date: 1992
Binding: paperback
Condition: New
Edition: First Edition.