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Life And Correspondence Of James McHenry: Secretary Of War Under Washington And Adams

Life And Correspondence Of James McHenry: Secretary Of War Under Washington And Adams

Steiner, Bernard C.

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ISBN10: 1428605096
ISBN13: 9781428605091
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 15 2006
Pages: 660
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life And Correspondence Of James McHenry: Secretary Of War Under Washington And Adams is a comprehensive biography of James McHenry, who served as the Secretary of War under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. Written by Bernard C. Steiner, the book chronicles McHenry's life from his birth in Ireland to his emigration to America and his eventual rise to political prominence.The book includes a detailed account of McHenry's service during the Revolutionary War, where he served as an aide to General Washington and played a key role in the Battle of Monmouth. After the war, McHenry became a successful physician and was eventually appointed as the Secretary of War by President Washington.Throughout the book, Steiner provides insight into McHenry's personal and political life, including his views on slavery, his relationships with other political figures of the time, and his role in shaping early American government policy. The book also includes a collection of McHenry's personal correspondence, which offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of early American politics.Overall, Life And Correspondence Of James McHenry is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the life of one of the country's most influential early leaders.McHenry Was Variously George Washington's Secretary And Twice Secretary Of War Under Washington And Adams. A Significant Figure In The Early History Of The United States.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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