The Illustrious Life Of William McKinley: Our Martyred President

By Murat Halstead and Murat Halsted

Book Overview

The Illustrious Life of William McKinley: Our Martyred President is a biography of the 25th President of the United States, written by American journalist and author Murat Halsted. The book delves into the life and career of McKinley, from his humble beginnings in Ohio to his rise to the presidency and tragic assassination in 1901. Halsted provides a detailed account of McKinley's political career, including his time as a Congressman and Governor of Ohio, and his presidency during a time of great change in the United States. The book also explores McKinley's personal life, including his marriage to Ida Saxton and his close relationships with his family and friends.Throughout the book, Halsted highlights McKinley's achievements, including his efforts to strengthen the economy, expand the country's territories, and promote international peace. He also discusses the challenges that McKinley faced, such as the Spanish-American War and the growing tensions between labor and capital.The Illustrious Life of William McKinley: Our Martyred President is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a deeper understanding of one of America's most influential presidents. Halsted's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both casual readers and history buffs alike.The True Story Of The Assassination, In The Shadow Of Death, Passing Away, Funeral Ceremonies Together With His Ancestry, Boyhood, Student Days, His Career As Soldier, Lawyer, Statesman, Governor, And President, The Principles For Which He Stood And The Triumphs He Achieved, And His Home Life. Anarchy, Its History, Influences And Dangers, With A Sketch Of The Life Of The Assassin.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: 1425495419
• ISBN13: 9781425495411
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"