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Life Of Major-General James Shields: Hero Of Three Wars And Senator From Three States (1900)

Life Of Major-General James Shields: Hero Of Three Wars And Senator From Three States (1900)

Condon, William H.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1163984752
ISBN13: 9781163984758
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life Of Major-General James Shields: Hero Of Three Wars And Senator From Three States (1900) by William H. Condon is a biography of James Shields, a prominent figure in American military and political history. Shields was a major general who fought in three wars, including the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, and the Indian Wars. He also served as a senator from three different states - Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.The book provides a comprehensive account of Shields' life, starting with his early years in Ireland and his immigration to the United States. It then goes on to detail his military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War as a colonel and his role as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War.The book also covers Shields' political career, including his time as a U.S. senator from Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri. It explores his views on key issues of the day, such as slavery and states' rights, and his efforts to promote Irish-American interests in Congress.Overall, Life Of Major-General James Shields: Hero Of Three Wars And Senator From Three States (1900) is a detailed and informative account of a remarkable figure in American history. It provides a valuable insight into the life and times of James Shields, and sheds light on the important events and issues of 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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