Memoirs of William Jennings Bryan

Memoirs of William Jennings Bryan is a book authored by William Jennings Bryan, a prominent American politician and orator who served as the Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson. The book provides a detailed account of Bryan's life, including his upbringing in rural Illinois, his education, his early career as a lawyer and journalist, and his rise to national prominence as a leader of the Democratic Party.Throughout the book, Bryan reflects on his political philosophy and ideology, which was grounded in his deep Christian faith and his commitment to populist causes such as the regulation of big business and the promotion of social justice. He also discusses his famous speeches, including his ""Cross of Gold"" speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention, which helped to secure his nomination for president.In addition to his political career, Bryan also writes about his personal life, including his marriage and family, his travels around the world, and his religious beliefs. He also reflects on his failures and disappointments, including his three unsuccessful bids for the presidency.Overall, Memoirs of William Jennings Bryan provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of America's most influential political figures, and offers valuable insights into the political and social landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.1925. In giving the public the story of his life, William J. Bryan trusts he may be credited with something more than a desire to acquaint the public with himself. It is his purpose to show that in his own case good fortune has had more to do with such success as he may have achieved than any efforts of his own. His second purpose is to show the goodness of the American people, their patriotism, their moral courage, their high ideals, their willingness to sacrifice for their convictions - the virtues that not only make popular government possible but insure its success. Illustrated throughout.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.