Henry Clay: The Essential American
- ISBN-10
- 0812978951
- ISBN-13
- 9780812978957
- Series
- Henry Clay
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 595
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Random House Incorporated
- Authors
- Jeanne T. Heidler, David S. Heidler
Description
Documents the life and career of Henry Clay from the founding of America through the eve of the Civil War, covering his infamous rivalry with Andrew Jackson, transformation of the office of Speaker of the House, and five unsuccessful runs for the presidency.
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