William McKinley : V1 American Statesmen Series (Paperback)

William McKinley: V1 American Statesmen Series is a biography of the 25th President of the United States William McKinley written by Charles S. Olcott. This book is part of the American Statesmen Series which focuses on the lives and contributions of prominent American politicians. The biography covers McKinley s life from his birth in Ohio in 1843 to his assassination in 1901. It details his early years his education his service in the Civil War and his rise to political prominence as a member of the House of Representatives and later as Governor of Ohio. The book also explores McKinley s presidency including his foreign policy economic policies and his leadership during the Spanish-American War. Throughout the book Olcott provides insights into McKinley s character his relationships with other politicians and the political and social climate of the time. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of McKinley s life and legacy. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history politics or the presidency.1916. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766182738. Volume 1 of 2. McKinley s life from his election to Congress in 1876 until the close of his career was so interwoven with the vast political and economic changes which marked the last quarter of the nineteenth century that any complete account of it must be historical as well as biographical. Contents: Ancestry and Environment; Boyhood Days; Volunteer and Lawyer; Early Political Campaigns; Tariff; Protectionist; McKinley Bill; Currency; Sectionalism; Governor of Ohio; Presidential Campaign; Inauguration; Dingley Tariff; Civil Service Reform; Isthmian Canal; Hawaii; Cuba. Illustrated.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.