| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
374 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-366) and index. |
| Contents |
The romance of Jefferson and Jesus -- Education of a hero, 1860-1890 -- Speaker in the house, 1891-1894 -- In the armor of a righteous cause, 1895-1896 -- A republic, not an empire, 1897-1900 -- I have kept the faith, 1901-1904 -- Prophet on the road -- The ordeal of reform, 1906-1908 -- Conscience of the party, 1909-1912 -- Bryan's people -- Moralist at state, 1913-1915 -- Moralist in retreat, 1916-1919 -- Save the children, 1920-1925 -- The fate of a Christian liberal. |
| Summary |
A portrait of the American orator describes his unique role as a leader of the Christian left and his seminal place in both American politics and religion in the volatile political landscape of turn-of-the-century America. |
| Subject |
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925.
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Politicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933.
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Populism -- United States -- History.
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Democratic Party (U.S.) -- History.
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| Added Title |
Life of William Jennings Bryan |
| ISBN |
0375411356 |
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9780375411359 |
| Standard No. |
NLGGC 274654180 |
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YDXCP 2255313 |
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NZ1 9271778 |
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AU@ 000026886190 |
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