James Gillespie Blaine

The book, James Gillespie Blaine: American Statesmen Series, written by Edward Stanwood, is a comprehensive biography of James G. Blaine, one of the most prominent American politicians of the late 19th century. Blaine was a Republican congressman, senator, and secretary of state, and he played a key role in shaping American foreign policy during his time in office. The book begins with Blaine's early life and education, tracing his rise to political prominence in Maine and his eventual election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1862. Stanwood provides a detailed account of Blaine's political career, including his tenure as speaker of the House, his unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 1876, and his appointment as secretary of state under President Benjamin Harrison in 1889.Throughout the book, Stanwood examines Blaine's political philosophy and his views on issues such as tariff policy, civil service reform, and relations with Latin America. He also explores Blaine's personal life, including his marriage to Harriet Stanwood and his relationships with other prominent figures of the era, such as Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman.Overall, James Gillespie Blaine: American Statesmen Series provides a detailed and insightful portrait of one of America's most influential political figures, shedding light on the political, social, and economic forces that shaped his life and career.1905. No man who has borne a conspicuous part in the political history of the United States had a personality more interesting than that of James G. Blaine. He possessed all the qualities that draw men to a political leader. Contents: Lineage, Education and Early Manhood; Editor and Political Leader; Years in Congress; Speaker; Minority Leader, The Mulligan Letters; The Check in 1876, Senator; Garfield's Cabinet, Candidate for the Presidency, Again Secretary of State; The Last Years, The Man and the Statesman. Illustrated.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.