The Life Of Reverdy Johnson (1914) - Couverture souple

Steiner, Bernard C

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ISBN 10 : 1163903841 ISBN 13 : 9781163903841

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Life of Reverdy Johnson is a biography written by Bernard C. Steiner in 1914. It chronicles the life of Reverdy Johnson, an American lawyer and politician who lived from 1796 to 1876. Johnson was a prominent figure in American politics during the mid-19th century, serving as a United States Senator, Attorney General, and United States Minister to Great Britain. The book explores Johnson's early life in Maryland, his education, and his rise to prominence in the legal profession. It also delves into his political career, including his support for the Union during the Civil War and his role in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. Throughout the biography, Steiner provides insight into Johnson's character, highlighting his integrity, intelligence, and dedication to public service. The book also includes excerpts from Johnson's personal correspondence, giving readers a glimpse into his thoughts and feelings about the events of his time. Overall, The Life of Reverdy Johnson is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of America's most influential lawyers and politicians.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

After the argument of his first case in the Supreme Court in 1806, another Maryland lawyer (L uther Martin was the first),W illiam Pinkney, stepped to the front, where he remained until his death in 1822 the undisputed head of the American Bar (W arren, History of American Bar, p. 259). William Pinkney remained the undisputed head of the Bar, until his death in 1822. Thereafter Daniel Webster over shadowed all others in the importance of cases argued and in the mastery of the great principles of constitutional law (op. cit., p. 368). William Wirt of Maryland continued in constant and vigorous practise until his death in 1834, and his place at the Bar was taken by Reverdy Johnson, who, for many years after Webster sdeath, was regarded as the leading American lawyer (op. cit., p. 411). The paragraphs which have just been quoted show the esteem in which the subject of this biography is held as a lawyer. His eminence is by no means confined to practice at the bar. Entering politics, he was elected to the United States Senate as a Whig, and, though he supported the loose construction and protective principles of his party, he broke from it as to the Mexican War. In Taylor scabinet he served as attorney general. At the break up of the Whig party, he became a follower of Douglas. AB order State Union man, his efforts were notable in 1861 to prevent the secession of his state. While serving a second term in the United States Senate, his mediating position was an important one. He was thoroughly loyal, yet sympathized with the Southern people and, in the difficult period of reconstruction, he did much towards ameliorating conditions.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1163903841
• ISBN 13: 9781163903841
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 294
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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