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Jr., Edward Everett Hale

 
9781334446214: William H. Seward (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

William H. Seward: A political biography that maps a life steeped in law, party, and national service. From his beginnings in upstate New York to his rise as a national figure, this book shows how local politics shaped the national stage during a pivotal era.

This edition emphasizes Seward’s career as a public man in New York and his influence on the broader history of the United States before and during the Civil War. It draws on official records, newspapers, and letters to present a nuanced portrait of a complex politician who helped steer the nation through fierce debates over slavery, states’ rights, and national policy.


  • Traces Seward’s early life, law practice, and entry into politics.

  • Explores his role in the Anti-Masonic movement, the Whig party, and the evolution toward the Republican era.

  • Details his time in the United States Senate and as Secretary of State during the Civil War.

  • Draws on primary sources and historical scholarship to illuminate his influence on national events.



Ideal for readers of American political biographies and Civil War era history.

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