Charles A. Bodie

James McDowell of Virginia

The Perils of an Antebellum Southern Reformer

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Produktbeschreibung

This biography examines the antebellum career of James McDowell, a Democratic officeholder from western Virginia who often opposed the status quo. The author examines how, through skillful oratory and rational discourse, he sought and achieved progressive change.

Produktdetails

• New Studies in Southern History
• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 551g
• ISBN-13: 9781666927351
• ISBN-10: 166692735X
• Artikelnr.: 65697824

Autorenporträt

By Charles A. Bodie

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Father's Legacy
Chapter 2: Early Years
Chapter 3: Exploring Politics
Chapter 4: House of Delegates Debut
Chapter 5: Jacksonian Democrat
Chapter 6: New Places, New Ideas
Chapter 7: Governor
Chapter 8: Family Ties
Chapter 9: Congressman
Chapter 10: The Road Home