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John Hay: American Statesmen Series Part 1

John Hay: American Statesmen Series Part 1

Thayer, William Roscoe

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1432623214
ISBN13: 9781432623210
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 11 2004
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Hay: American Statesmen Series V1 is a biography of John Hay, an American statesman who served as a private secretary to President Abraham Lincoln, as well as Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The book is written by William Roscoe Thayer, a renowned American historian, and is part of the American Statesmen Series, a collection of biographies of prominent American political figures. Thayer provides a detailed account of Hay's life, from his early days as a journalist in Illinois to his rise to political prominence in Washington, D.C. The book covers Hay's involvement in some of the most significant events in American history, including the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and the negotiations leading up to the Panama Canal Treaty. Thayer's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this biography an excellent read for anyone interested in American history or politics. Overall, John Hay: American Statesmen Series V1 is a well-researched and comprehensive biography of one of America's most important statesmen.1915. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766182711. This is a personal biography and not a political history. John Hay was an ideal letter writer, he recorded his impressions so freshly and so vividly that he never leaves us in doubt as to what he thought of persons, political affairs, or life's experiences. Contents: Beginnings; Brown University, Poet in Exile; First Months in the White House; War in Earnest; Errands North and South; Great Companion; Roving Diplomat: Paris, Vienna, Spain; Washington during Reconstruction; Journalism; Authorship; Friendship; Politics. Illustrated.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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