The Crusading Commoner: A Close-Up Of William Jennings Bryan And His Times

By Charles Rosser

Book Overview

""The Crusading Commoner: A Close-Up of William Jennings Bryan and His Times"" is a biography of the famous American politician and orator, William Jennings Bryan. The book provides a detailed account of Bryan's life and career, from his early years as a lawyer and newspaper editor to his rise to national prominence as a three-time presidential candidate and Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson. The author, Charles McDaniels Rosser, explores Bryan's political and social views, including his advocacy for progressive reforms, his opposition to imperialism and war, and his strong religious beliefs. The book also offers a vivid portrait of the political and cultural landscape of America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the rise of populism, the battle over free silver, and the debates over prohibition and women's suffrage. Overall, ""The Crusading Commoner"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most influential and controversial figures, and a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous era in which he lived.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: 1163183008
• ISBN13: 9781163183007
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"