John Randolph

by Guy B Adams, Robert McColley

Overview

This work, originally written in 1882, provides a biography of John Randolph, a prominent figure in American national politics in the early 1800s. Presenting relevant letters by Randolph, the book covers his relations with the Jeffersonians and Jacksonians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563246524
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/31/1995
Series:	American History through Literature Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Henry Adams, Robert McColley

Table of Contents

Chapter I Youth; Chapter II Virginian Politics; Chapter III In Harness; Chapter IV A Centralizing Statesman; Chapter V Vaulting Ambition; Chapter VI Yazoo and Judge Chase; Chapter VII The Quarrel; Chapter VIII Monroe and the Smiths; Chapter IX “A Nuisance and a Curse”; Chapter X Eccentricities; Chapter XI Blifil and Black George; Chapter XII “Faculties Misemployed”;

What People are Saying About This

Norman K. Risjord

Robert McColley has done an excellent job of reviving, editing, and evaluating this splendidly written piece of historical literature.
—Norman K. Risjord, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Editorial Reviews

A new edition of Adams' 1882 biography of John Randolph of Roanoke (1773-1833), a particularly acerbic critic of the politics of his time, who turned against every US president from John Adams to Andre Jackson, coined the term Hawks for proponents of war, and for his vicious verbal attacks was challenged to a duel by the easygoing Henry Clay. Editor Robert McColley (history, U. of Illinois) provides notes to explain contemporary references and excerpts from three of Randolph's speeches and letters. No index or bibliography. Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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