The Peerless Leader William Jennings Bryan

By Paxton Hibben

Book Overview

""The Peerless Leader William Jennings Bryan"" is a biography of the famous American politician and orator, William Jennings Bryan, written by Paxton Hibben. The book delves into Bryan's life, from his early years growing up in Illinois to his rise to national prominence as a lawyer, congressman, and three-time Democratic nominee for president. It explores his political philosophy and beliefs, including his advocacy for progressive reforms such as the direct election of senators, the income tax, and women's suffrage. The book also covers Bryan's role in the Scopes Monkey Trial, where he argued against the teaching of evolution in schools, and his later years as a peace advocate and diplomat. Through extensive research and analysis, Hibben paints a vivid portrait of Bryan as a passionate and charismatic leader who left an indelible mark on American politics and society.1929. The story of the life of William Jennings Bryan, who is sometimes known as the Boy Orator of the Platte. He served as the Congressman from Nebraska, was a three-time presidential candidate and later became Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson. The Contents are divided into the following parts: The House of Bondage; Ambition; Realization; Spring Tide; Climax; and New Life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162645784
• ISBN13: 9781162645780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"