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Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart 1807-1891: A Biography

Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart 1807-1891: A Biography

Robertson, Alexander F.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresPolitical BiographiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1436676630
ISBN13: 9781436676632
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 512
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart 1807-1891: A Biography is a book written by Alexander F. Robertson that provides a detailed account of the life of Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart, a prominent American lawyer and politician who lived from 1807 to 1891. The book explores Stuart's early years and education, his career as a lawyer, his involvement in politics, and his personal life.Stuart was born in Virginia and attended the University of Virginia before studying law and becoming a prominent attorney. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia State Senate before being elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served for two terms. Stuart later served as the Secretary of the Interior under President James Buchanan and as a member of the Virginia Secession Convention.Throughout his career, Stuart was known for his conservative views and his strong defense of states' rights. He was also a devout Presbyterian and played an active role in his church.The book draws on a variety of sources, including Stuart's personal papers and letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this important figure in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Virginia, the Civil War, or American politics in the 19th century.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.

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