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The Life Of Robert Toombs (1913)

The Life Of Robert Toombs (1913)

Phillips, Ulrich Bonnell

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1163903833
ISBN13: 9781163903834
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 294
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Robert Toombs is a biographical book written by historian Ulrich Bonnell Phillips and published in 1913. The book chronicles the life of Robert Toombs, a prominent American politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the history of the United States during the mid-19th century. Toombs was born in Georgia in 1810 and grew up to become a successful lawyer and politician. He served in both the Georgia House of Representatives and the United States Congress, where he was known for his fiery speeches and staunch support of states' rights. The book provides a detailed account of Toombs' life and career, including his involvement in the debates over slavery and secession leading up to the Civil War. It also explores his personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, and his struggles with alcoholism.Phillips draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Toombs' personal papers and correspondence, to paint a vivid picture of this complex and controversial figure. The book is considered a classic work of American biography and an important contribution to the study of American political history.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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