Lewis Cass

By Andrew C. McLaughlin

Book Overview

The book ""Lewis Cass"" by Andrew C. McLaughlin is a comprehensive biography of the American statesman and politician Lewis Cass. Cass was a prominent figure in American politics during the early to mid-19th century, serving as a United States Senator, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State. He was also the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States in 1848.The book explores Cass's life and career, from his early years as a lawyer in Ohio to his time as governor of the Michigan Territory and his later roles in the federal government. McLaughlin delves into Cass's political beliefs and how they evolved over time, as well as his relationships with other key figures in American history, such as Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk.Throughout the book, McLaughlin provides a detailed analysis of Cass's policies and positions on issues such as westward expansion, slavery, and Native American relations. He also examines Cass's role in shaping American foreign policy, particularly in relation to the Mexican-American War and the annexation of Texas.Overall, ""Lewis Cass"" is a thorough and engaging biography that offers a fascinating look at one of the most influential political figures of the 19th century.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: 1163792136
• ISBN13: 9781163792131
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"