Horace Greeley and the Politics of Reform in Nineteenth-Century America

by Mitchell Snay

Horace Greeley (1811-1872) was a major figure in nineteenth century American history. As a newspaper editor, politician, and reformer, Greeley was involved with the major events and trends of the era. He was the influential editor of the New York Tribune from 1841 until his death and was instrumental in the rise of the Whig and Republican parties.

Snay's biography places Greeley in his historical context--considering the ways that he shaped...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742551008
• ISBN13: 9780742551008
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"