Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house and. The book also analyzes the role of financial stress as the family fought to reestablish its fortune in the years after the civil war. After growing up on the east coast, he married and traveled to california, where he established a hardware store in hangtown. Clay also read law under robert brooke, attorney general of virginia, and in 1797 he was licensed to practice. Such perceptions later angered presidentelect harrison, but harrisons death after only a month in office brought vice president john tyler, an expected clay ally, into the executive chair. The family legacy of henry clay the university press of kentucky. Henry clay 17771852 was a statesman who represented kentucky in both the u.
Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was. The first understanding is based upon common and tangible evidence obtained largely from the criminological and sociopsychological studies. Unger brings his usual lucidity and attentiveness to detail to henry clay. Read more about clays newest book, beyond wondering about murder from a judeochristian perspective this book is about murder and is considered from two perspectives. There are those who argue that kentuckys preeminent politician, henry clay, was the greatest senator in history, others who believe he was the. House of representatives and the senate and served as the 9th secretary of state. Harlow giles unger talked about his book, henry clay. The speeches of henry clay the speeches of henry clay by henry clay. Henry clay whitney has 46 books on goodreads with 17 ratings. Professor remini talked about his recently published book, henry clay. He also helped found both the national republican party and the whig party. Review the great triumvirate of antebellum politics. Two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850.
The book focuses on the life and career of henry clay, the famous orator. Its sorta like if someone took all the partisan politics you see in newspapers for about 25 years and gave about 600 pages of synopses. No one admired henry clay more than abraham lincoln. American political giant, this one, unnecessarily clogged with detail, is still a fitting, uptodate, and highly readable account of henry clays lif. The epic rivalry of henry clay, john calhoun and daniel webster, by h. House of representatives and the senate and served as. Isbn 9781104668051 9781104668051 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2009. Henry clay quotes april 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 henry clay 12 april 1777 29 june 1852 was a leading american statesman and orator who served in both the house of representatives and senate. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article clay, henry, 17771852.
Books by henry clay whitney author of life and works of. But it is henry clay who often rises above them all. Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 352 ratings. His role in putting together the compromise of 1850, a. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Remini, who already enjoys considerable reputation as a prizewinning biographer of andrew jackson, clays bitterest enemy. The speeches of henry clay by henry clay booksamillion.
List of books and articles about henry clay online. He was also a strong advocate of the precedence of the union over states rights, even as he argued against the expansion of the union through conquest during the. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house. Clay henry clay, 18301903 a wikipedia article about this author is available. April 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 was an american attorney and statesman who represented kentucky in both the senate and house. It is a wellwritten, detailed and informative work detailing the life of this remarkable politician. By our lights, henry clay 17771852 was a bundle of contradictions. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. In this lucid, exemplary biography, unger focuses on not just clay, but also on the formation of the early republic, a time too little studied today.
Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. Henry clay whitneys most popular book is life and works of abraham lincoln. Sep 11, 2010 henry clay and the compromise that saved the union by robert v. John clay was the first of that line, emigrating from. About henry clay he was the great compromiser, a canny and colorful legislator whose life mirrors the story of america from its founding until the eve of the civil war. Report video issue go to live event javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos. The compromise of 1850, remini writes in his new, polemical book, at the edge of the precipice, is a prime example of how close this nation.
He was the seventh of nine children born to the reverend john clay and elizabeth nee hudson clay. After reminis masterful portrait, clay is unforgettable. Ashland the henry clay estate 120 sycamore rd, lexington, ky 40502. Henry clay hooker january 10, 1828 december 5, 1907 was a prominent and wealthy rancher during the american old west who formed the first and what became the largest american ranch in arizona territory. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. His family was relatively prosperous for their area, but in later years the legend arose that clay grew up in extreme poverty.
A study in ethics 1856 gutenberg text help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. Henry clay trumbull books list of books by author henry. He was the seventh house speaker and the ninth secretary of state. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 the online books page.
He was adamant about his right to own slaves, for instance, but he was just as adamant that slavery was wrong. Featuring an inimitable supporting cast including thomas jefferson, james madison, and abraham lincoln, henry clay is beautifully written and replete with fresh anecdotes and insights. Westerner henry clay, plainlooking, tall and thin, started out a believer in small government but quickly became a supporter of federal power if it helped preserve the union. Henry clay hooker january 10, 1828 december 5, 1907 was a prominent and wealthy rancher during the american old west who formed the first and what became the. The speeches of henry clay hardback or cased book for. Heidler many americans do not know this extraordinary person, which is a pity. Speaker of the house, senator, secretary of state, fivetime presidential candidate, and idol to the young abraham lincoln, henry clay is captured in full at last in this rich. Comprising his life, correspondence and speeches 1904. Clay left and congressman henry wise control the strings of the toy puppet of 1840 candidate william henry harrison. Clay s father died when henry was four years old, and his mother remarried. The speeches of henry clay hardback or cased book for sale. Still, while lincolns fervent attachment to the united states never waned, he was persuaded that slavery was a moral offense that americans.
Our people by michael burgan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cole, newsday among the nineteenthcentury americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to henry clay of kentucky. List of books and articles about henry clay online research. Five amazing girls, one amazing horse paperback or softback. Henry clay by robert remini is an excellent biography of one of the dominant political figures in nineteenth century america. Great biography leaves an indelible view of the subject.
Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, at the clay homestead in hanover county, virginia. Jul 04, 2010 two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. Henry clay was a member of the sixth generation of a family that had been in colonial virginia for more than a hundred and fifty years. Henry clay s most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1827 and may have some imperfections such. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in. Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, henry clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions.
Henry was the son of henry and lucy green clay, born in goochland co. Two new books on henry clay nonfiction history of the. His stepfather secured 1792 for him a clerks position in the virginia high court of chancery. Written in a strictly chronological style, this book is easy to follow, extremely well researched and provides tremendous insight into clays.
Henry clays most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. To this day, he is considered one of the most influential politicians in u. Henry clay, of kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery new york. Dec 14, 2018 westerner henry clay, plainlooking, tall and thin, started out a believer in small government but quickly became a supporter of federal power if it helped preserve the union.
The epic life and times of one of the most important political figures. His life is an astounding taleand here superbly told. Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions. This book is uncomfortably long and incredibly boring. The butterfly and the dragonfly paperback or softback. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was limited to three years. Philadelphia history museum at the atwater kent, the historical society of pennsylvania collection courtesy philadelphia history museum at the. Publishers weekly mar 1, 2010 yet another hulking biography of an early american political giant, this one, unnecessarily clogged with detail, is still a fitting, uptodate, and. See all books authored by henry clay trumbull, including hints on child training. Henry clay, 17771852, is a name many of us somewhat recognize from 19th century u.