Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life Of John C. Calhoun"" is a biography written by Gustavus M. Pinckney in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive view of the life of John C. Calhoun, one of the most prominent American politicians of the 19th century. Calhoun was a statesman, lawyer, and political theorist who served as Vice President of the United States, Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and a Senator from South Carolina. The book covers the principal events of Calhoun's career, including his role in the Nullification Crisis of 1832, his advocacy for states' rights and slavery, and his contributions to economic and political science. The biography also delves into Calhoun's personal life, including his family and upbringing, his education, and his relationships with other politicians of the time. Overall, ""The Life Of John C. Calhoun"" provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most important figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
