In Memoriam, Edwin McMasters Stanton: His Life And Work (1911)

By Joseph Beatty Doyle

Book Overview

In Memoriam, Edwin McMasters Stanton: His Life And Work is a biography written by Joseph Beatty Doyle in 1911. The book is a tribute to Edwin McMasters Stanton, who was an American lawyer and politician. Stanton served as the United States Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The book provides a comprehensive account of Stanton's life, starting from his childhood and early education to his career as a lawyer and politician. It covers his contributions to the Union Army during the Civil War, his role in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson, and his efforts to rebuild the country after the war. The author also delves into Stanton's personal life, including his marriage and family. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed analysis of Stanton's character, personality, and leadership style. It also includes quotes and anecdotes from people who knew Stanton personally, adding a personal touch to the biography.Overall, In Memoriam, Edwin McMasters Stanton: His Life And Work is an insightful and informative biography of one of America's most important historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and leadership.With Account Of Dedication Of Bronze Statue In His Native City.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164134485
• ISBN13: 9781164134480
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"