Life of Samuel Sullivan Cox (1899) - William Van Zandt Cox - Bog

The Life of Samuel Sullivan Cox is a biographical work written by William Van Zandt Cox and published in 1899. The book details the life of Samuel Sullivan Cox, a prominent American politician and diplomat who served in the United States House of Representatives and as Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.The book begins with an overview of Cox's early life and education, including his upbringing in rural Ohio and his time studying law at Brown University. From there, the book delves into Cox's political career, highlighting his election to the House of Representatives in 1856 and his subsequent re-elections.Throughout the book, Cox's political philosophy is explored in depth, with particular emphasis on his views on free trade, civil service reform, and foreign policy. The book also examines Cox's personal life, including his marriage to Susan Augusta Nye and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as William Jennings Bryan and Grover Cleveland.Overall, the Life of Samuel Sullivan Cox provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important political figures of the late 19th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or diplomacy.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.