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Language: English
Published by LULU PR, 2018
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KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Lives of Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. MortonThere is no more instructive reading than faithful biogra phi es of great men. Every period of the world s history is represented by a few lives and every impor.
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- Title
- LIVES OF BENJAMIN HARRISON & L
- Author
- Harney, Gilbert L.
- Publisher
- LULU PR
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333659555
- ISBN 13
- 9781333659554
Two major American figures come to life through a richly detailed family history. This biography traces the lives of Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton, weaving personal turning points with the political currents of their era. From a New England village to the national stage, the book explores how upbringing, faith, and public service shaped these leaders and the times they helped mold.
The narrative blends portraiture with historical context, grounding big events in the daily realities of family life, education, and work. It follows Morton’s childhood in Shoreham, Vermont, the challenges of a modest minister’s salary, and the path from local roots to national influence. Along the way, readers gain insight into the values and decisions that defined a generation.
- Discover how a minister’s son built a career in law, public service, and national politics.
- See the shaping power of a New England village and the steady influence of home and church.
- Learn about early education, family responsibility, and the practical steps that supported later leadership.
- Contextualized portraits illuminate the political landscape surrounding Civil War loyalties and Republican ideals.
Ideal for readers of American political history who enjoy grounded biographical portraits and a clear sense of place and period. This edition offers a focused look at the personal foundations behind two influential figures.
The narrative blends portraiture with historical context, grounding big events in the daily realities of family life, education, and work. It follows Morton’s childhood in Shoreham, Vermont, the challenges of a modest minister’s salary, and the path from local roots to national influence. Along the way, readers gain insight into the values and decisions that defined a generation.
- Discover how a minister’s son built a career in law, public service, and national politics.
- See the shaping power of a New England village and the steady influence of home and church.
- Learn about early education, family responsibility, and the practical steps that supported later leadership.
- Contextualized portraits illuminate the political landscape surrounding Civil War loyalties and Republican ideals.
Ideal for readers of American political history who enjoy grounded biographical portraits and a clear sense of place and period. This edition offers a focused look at the personal foundations behind two influential figures.
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