Makers Of American History - John Stilwell Jenkins - Bog

""Makers of American History: John Caldwell Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay"" is a historical book written by John Stilwell Jenkins in 1905. The book focuses on the lives and contributions of three prominent American politicians and statesmen - John Caldwell Calhoun, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay. The book begins by providing a brief overview of the political climate in America during the early 19th century, when these three men rose to prominence. It then delves into the personal and political lives of each of these historical figures, exploring their early years, education, and career paths. The book examines the key political events and debates in which Calhoun, Webster, and Clay played significant roles, including the Nullification Crisis, the Missouri Compromise, and the Compromise of 1850. It also highlights their differing political ideologies and beliefs, as well as their relationships with other prominent political figures of the time. Throughout the book, Jenkins provides a detailed analysis of each man's impact on American history, including their contributions to the development of American democracy, the preservation of the Union, and the fight against slavery. Overall, ""Makers of American History: John Caldwell Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay"" is a comprehensive and informative account of three influential American statesmen, and their lasting impact on the political landscape of the United States.Also By Epes Sargent And Horace Greeley.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.