Books about henry clay

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. After growing up on the east coast, he married and traveled to california, where he established a hardware store in hangtown. Henry clay by robert remini is an excellent biography of one of the dominant political figures in nineteenth century america. April 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 was an american attorney and statesman who represented kentucky in both the senate and house. The family legacy of henry clay the university press of kentucky. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house and. Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 352 ratings. By our lights, henry clay 17771852 was a bundle of contradictions. Review the great triumvirate of antebellum politics. But it is henry clay who often rises above them all. Remini, who already enjoys considerable reputation as a prizewinning biographer of andrew jackson, clays bitterest enemy. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Clay s father died when henry was four years old, and his mother remarried. No one admired henry clay more than abraham lincoln.

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. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, at the clay homestead in hanover county, virginia. Books by henry clay whitney author of life and works of. 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.

Henry clay whitneys most popular book is life and works of abraham lincoln. 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. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1827 and may have some imperfections such. List of books and articles about henry clay online. Clay left and congressman henry wise control the strings of the toy puppet of 1840 candidate william henry harrison. The speeches of henry clay by henry clay booksamillion. Two new books on henry clay nonfiction history of the.

After reminis masterful portrait, clay is unforgettable. 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. His family was relatively prosperous for their area, but in later years the legend arose that clay grew up in extreme poverty. The speeches of henry clay the speeches of henry clay by henry clay. House of representatives and the senate and served as.

Henry clay trumbull books list of books by author henry. Clay also read law under robert brooke, attorney general of virginia, and in 1797 he was licensed to practice. Henry clays most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. It is a wellwritten, detailed and informative work detailing the life of this remarkable politician. 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. Ashland the henry clay estate 120 sycamore rd, lexington, ky 40502. Philadelphia history museum at the atwater kent, the historical society of pennsylvania collection courtesy philadelphia history museum at the. Heidler many americans do not know this extraordinary person, which is a pity. 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. The book also analyzes the role of financial stress as the family fought to reestablish its fortune in the years after the civil war. 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. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. He also helped found both the national republican party and the whig party.

Cole, newsday among the nineteenthcentury americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to henry clay of kentucky. The book focuses on the life and career of henry clay, the famous orator. The first understanding is based upon common and tangible evidence obtained largely from the criminological and sociopsychological studies. He was the seventh of nine children born to the reverend john clay and elizabeth nee hudson clay. 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. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was limited to three years. 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. Henry clay 17771852 was a statesman who represented kentucky in both the u. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was. Still, while lincolns fervent attachment to the united states never waned, he was persuaded that slavery was a moral offense that americans. Isbn 9781104668051 9781104668051 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2009. He was adamant about his right to own slaves, for instance, but he was just as adamant that slavery was wrong. Unger brings his usual lucidity and attentiveness to detail to henry clay. Professor remini talked about his recently published book, henry clay.

Jul 04, 2010 two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. 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. Great biography leaves an indelible view of the subject. A study in ethics 1856 gutenberg text help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. The epic life and times of one of the most important political figures. This book is uncomfortably long and incredibly boring. List of books and articles about henry clay online research. 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.

Sep 11, 2010 henry clay and the compromise that saved the union by robert v. Henry clay whitney has 46 books on goodreads with 17 ratings. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in. The speeches of henry clay hardback or cased book for. 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 clay, of kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery new york. 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. To this day, he is considered one of the most influential politicians in u. His stepfather secured 1792 for him a clerks position in the virginia high court of chancery. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 the online books page. See all books authored by henry clay trumbull, including hints on child training. Comprising his life, correspondence and speeches 1904. The epic rivalry of henry clay, john calhoun and daniel webster, by h. Written in a strictly chronological style, this book is easy to follow, extremely well researched and provides tremendous insight into clays.

Henry clay, 17771852, is a name many of us somewhat recognize from 19th century u. Five amazing girls, one amazing horse paperback or softback. 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. Two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. American political giant, this one, unnecessarily clogged with detail, is still a fitting, uptodate, and highly readable account of henry clays lif. The butterfly and the dragonfly paperback or softback. The speeches of henry clay hardback or cased book for sale.

Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article clay, henry, 17771852. Henry clay s most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. He was the seventh house speaker and the ninth secretary of state. Henry was the son of henry and lucy green clay, born in goochland co. Clay henry clay, 18301903 a wikipedia article about this author is available.

Our people by michael burgan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John clay was the first of that line, emigrating from. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house. House of representatives and the senate and served as the 9th secretary of state. Harlow giles unger talked about his book, henry clay. 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. Report video issue go to live event javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos. There are those who argue that kentuckys preeminent politician, henry clay, was the greatest senator in history, others who believe he was the.