Proud Kentuckian: John C. Breckinridge, 1821-1875

by Frank H. Heck

Book Overview

In his brief life John C. Breckinridge embraced the roles of lawyer, politician, statesman, soldier, exile, and businessman. An imposing and tactful man, he was exceptional for evoking both loyal devotion from his followers and generous respect from his opponents during a strife-torn era. Breckinridge's meteoric rise to national prominence began with election to the Kentucky legislature in 1849 and to the United States Congress in 1851. His eloquence...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813193273
• ISBN13: 9780813193274
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher