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After a decade of being out-of-print, Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol returns as the quintessential biography of one of Kentucky's great moderates. Historian William C. Davis sheds light on Breckinridge's life throughout three key periods, spanning his career as a celebrated statesman, heroic soldier, and proponent of the reconciliation.
A true Kentucky hero, "Old Breck's" bravery in battle, dedication to the pursuit of truth, and unique ability to win the loyalty of others rank him alongside Henry Clay and Simon Kenton. Drawing from a remarkable collection of sources, including previously unknown documents and letters, as well as the papers of his associates and extensive aid from the Breckinridge family, Davis presents the legacy of a man often overlooked.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780813192550 |
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| Publisher: | University Press of Kentucky |
| Publication date: | 05/31/2010 |
| Pages: | 712 |
| Sales rank: | 684,556 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.80(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
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Table of Contents
Abbreviations Used in Footnotes xv
Preface xvii
Acknowledgements xix
Introduction to the 2010 Edition xxiii
Book I
1 Your Brother has a Fine Son 3
2 You are a Glorious Democrat 21
3 My Eloquent Young Friend 41
4 Go On, You cannot Fail 58
5 Beat Breckinridge, D-n him 78
6 I Thought it had to be Met 95
7 The Power behind the Throne 120
8 Go It 147
9 I Like him God Damn him 165
10 Let Justice be Done 186
11 I Trust I have the Courage 206
12 Pour On, I can Endure 228
13 Iron Beneath the Glove 248
14 I Intend to Rest 268
Book II
1 The Musket of a Soldier 293
2 I will Lead you on to Victory 315
3 When a Man is Right 334
4 Well, Gentlemen, this is What is Left of me 363
5 I Never Felt more Like Fighting 380
6 A Worthy Successor of Jackson 400
7 We Will Soon Drive the Enemy Out 433
8 It does seem Incredible 456
9 This has been a Magnificent Epic 479
10 Nothing can be done 502
11 Should my Friends ever know my Part 525
Book III
1 You have a Mission to Perform 543
2 On you, Sir, the Eyes of all True Southern Men are Now Fixed 558
3 Thank God you are Free 572
4 We Address ourselves to the Duties of the Future 593
5 There is Now No North and No South 616
Bibliography 641
Index 669