The Breckinridges of Kentucky

by James C. Klotter

Book Overview

" Across more than six generations-beginning before the Revolutionary War-the Breckinridge family has produced a series of notable leaders. These often controversial men and women included a presidential candidate, a U.S. vice president, cabinet members, generals, women's rights advocates, congressmen, editors, reformers, authors, and church leaders. Along with success, the Breckinridges, like other Americans, faced hardship and war, contended with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813191653
• ISBN13: 9780813191652
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher