Thaddeus Stevens: Commoner

By Edward Belcher Callender

Book Overview

Thaddeus Stevens: Commoner is a biography of the American politician and abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens, written by E. B. Callender. The book explores Stevens' life and career, from his early years as a lawyer and member of the Pennsylvania state legislature, to his later role as a prominent member of the United States House of Representatives during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. Stevens was known for his staunch opposition to slavery and his advocacy for civil rights for African Americans, and the book delves into his political battles and personal life, including his relationships with women and his involvement in the Underground Railroad. Overall, Thaddeus Stevens: Commoner provides a comprehensive portrait of a complex and influential figure in American history.Chapter Headings Include: Early Life, Education, Profession; Mason And Anti-Mason; Free School-Buckshot War; Heroic Epoch.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: 1428618260
• ISBN13: 9781428618268
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"