Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Rufus King and His Times is a comprehensive biography of Rufus King, one of the most prominent figures in American history. The book is written by Edward Hale Brush, a renowned historian and author, and provides a detailed account of King's life and times.The biography begins by tracing King's early years, including his upbringing in Massachusetts and his education at Harvard. It then moves on to King's political career, which spanned several decades and included positions such as United States Senator, Minister to Great Britain, and presidential candidate.Throughout the book, Brush provides a vivid portrayal of the political and social climate of the time, including the debates over slavery, the War of 1812, and the rise of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. He also delves into King's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Alsop and his relationships with other prominent figures of the era, such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.Overall, Rufus King and His Times is an engaging and informative biography that sheds light on a crucial period in American history and the life of one of its most influential figures.This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.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.