Books about henry clay

His role in putting together the compromise of 1850, a. Henry clay trumbull books list of books by author henry. There he gained the regard of george wythe, who directed his reading. The epic rivalry of henry clay, john calhoun and daniel webster, by h. Its sorta like if someone took all the partisan politics you see in newspapers for about 25 years and gave about 600 pages of synopses. Five amazing girls, one amazing horse paperback or softback. Henry clay, of kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery new york. The first understanding is based upon common and tangible evidence obtained largely from the criminological and sociopsychological studies. Henry clay hooker january 10, 1828 december 5, 1907 was a prominent and wealthy rancher during the american old west who formed the first and what became the largest american ranch in arizona territory.

Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 the online books page. Jul 04, 2010 two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was limited to three years. April 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 was an american attorney and statesman who represented kentucky in both the senate and house.

Henry clay hooker january 10, 1828 december 5, 1907 was a prominent and wealthy rancher during the american old west who formed the first and what became the. Featuring an inimitable supporting cast including thomas jefferson, james madison, and abraham lincoln, henry clay is beautifully written and replete with fresh anecdotes and insights. See all books authored by henry clay trumbull, including hints on child training. Clay also read law under robert brooke, attorney general of virginia, and in 1797 he was licensed to practice. But it is henry clay who often rises above them all. John clay was the first of that line, emigrating from. Henry clay, 17771852, is a name many of us somewhat recognize from 19th century u. Heidler many americans do not know this extraordinary person, which is a pity. Henry clay s most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. Westerner henry clay, plainlooking, tall and thin, started out a believer in small government but quickly became a supporter of federal power if it helped preserve the union. List of books and articles about henry clay online.

Harlow giles unger talked about his book, henry clay. No one admired henry clay more than abraham lincoln. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in. The book focuses on the life and career of henry clay, the famous orator. He was also a strong advocate of the precedence of the union over states rights, even as he argued against the expansion of the union through conquest during the. American political giant, this one, unnecessarily clogged with detail, is still a fitting, uptodate, and highly readable account of henry clays lif. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. His family was relatively prosperous for their area, but in later years the legend arose that clay grew up in extreme poverty. Clay henry clay, 18301903 a wikipedia article about this author is available. Professor remini talked about his recently published book, henry clay. Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. To this day, he is considered one of the most influential politicians in u. A study in ethics 1856 gutenberg text help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing.

This book is uncomfortably long and incredibly boring. Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 352 ratings. By our lights, henry clay 17771852 was a bundle of contradictions. Henry clay whitney has 46 books on goodreads with 17 ratings. Henry clay whitneys most popular book is life and works of abraham lincoln. Written in a strictly chronological style, this book is easy to follow, extremely well researched and provides tremendous insight into clays. Unger brings his usual lucidity and attentiveness to detail to henry clay. Report video issue go to live event javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos.

Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, henry clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions. Sep 11, 2010 henry clay and the compromise that saved the union by robert v. The speeches of henry clay by henry clay booksamillion. The speeches of henry clay the speeches of henry clay by henry clay. After reminis masterful portrait, clay is unforgettable. Henry clay 17771852 was a statesman who represented kentucky in both the u. After growing up on the east coast, he married and traveled to california, where he established a hardware store in hangtown. It is a wellwritten, detailed and informative work detailing the life of this remarkable politician. Philadelphia history museum at the atwater kent, the historical society of pennsylvania collection courtesy philadelphia history museum at the. Henry clay was a member of the sixth generation of a family that had been in colonial virginia for more than a hundred and fifty years. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. His life is an astounding taleand here superbly told. He was adamant about his right to own slaves, for instance, but he was just as adamant that slavery was wrong.

Speaker of the house, senator, secretary of state, fivetime presidential candidate, and idol to the young abraham lincoln, henry clay is captured in full at last in this rich. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was. He was the seventh of nine children born to the reverend john clay and elizabeth nee hudson clay. Still, while lincolns fervent attachment to the united states never waned, he was persuaded that slavery was a moral offense that americans.

The compromise of 1850, remini writes in his new, polemical book, at the edge of the precipice, is a prime example of how close this nation. He also helped found both the national republican party and the whig party. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house and. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article clay, henry, 17771852. Cole, newsday among the nineteenthcentury americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to henry clay of kentucky. Dec 14, 2018 westerner henry clay, plainlooking, tall and thin, started out a believer in small government but quickly became a supporter of federal power if it helped preserve the union.

Great biography leaves an indelible view of the subject. He was the seventh house speaker and the ninth secretary of state. Publishers weekly mar 1, 2010 yet another hulking biography of an early american political giant, this one, unnecessarily clogged with detail, is still a fitting, uptodate, and. Henry was the son of henry and lucy green clay, born in goochland co. Two new books on henry clay nonfiction history of the. The butterfly and the dragonfly paperback or softback. Read more about clays newest book, beyond wondering about murder from a judeochristian perspective this book is about murder and is considered from two perspectives. House of representatives and the senate and served as.

The epic life and times of one of the most important political figures. List of books and articles about henry clay online research. Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions. In this lucid, exemplary biography, unger focuses on not just clay, but also on the formation of the early republic, a time too little studied today. Ashland the henry clay estate 120 sycamore rd, lexington, ky 40502.

The book also analyzes the role of financial stress as the family fought to reestablish its fortune in the years after the civil war. Clay s father died when henry was four years old, and his mother remarried. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1827 and may have some imperfections such. Our people by michael burgan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His stepfather secured 1792 for him a clerks position in the virginia high court of chancery. Isbn 9781104668051 9781104668051 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2009. Henry clay quotes april 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 henry clay 12 april 1777 29 june 1852 was a leading american statesman and orator who served in both the house of representatives and senate. Henry clay by robert remini is an excellent biography of one of the dominant political figures in nineteenth century america. Henry clays most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. House of representatives and the senate and served as the 9th secretary of state.

Remini, who already enjoys considerable reputation as a prizewinning biographer of andrew jackson, clays bitterest enemy. Two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. Review the great triumvirate of antebellum politics. Comprising his life, correspondence and speeches 1904. About henry clay he was the great compromiser, a canny and colorful legislator whose life mirrors the story of america from its founding until the eve of the civil war. Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, at the clay homestead in hanover county, virginia. The speeches of henry clay hardback or cased book for. Such perceptions later angered presidentelect harrison, but harrisons death after only a month in office brought vice president john tyler, an expected clay ally, into the executive chair.