William Jennings Bryan: A Concise But Complete Story of His Life and Services
"William Jennings Bryan: A Concise But Complete Story of His Life and Services" by Harvey E. Newbranch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a biographical exploration of William Jennings Bryan's life, examining the key moments in his career and his contributions as a prominent political figure in American history. This work aims to illuminate Bryan's character and the sociopolitical challenges of his time, especiallyhis advocacy for bimetallism and its implications for economic and social justice. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of Bryan's life and the significant political currents of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It begins with a dedication and a preface that establishes why Bryan's story is relevant, particularly noting the changing perceptions of his character in light of his public service. Newbranch intends to convey Bryan’s noble traits, emphasizing his commitment to pure motives in politics and the movements he championed. The introductory passage paints Bryan as a pivotal figure whose life exemplifies the opportunities available to individuals in American society, regardless of their origins, and highlights the broader political context in which he operated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Newbranch, Harvey Ellsworth |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01031653 |
| Title | William Jennings Bryan: A Concise But Complete Story of His Life and Services |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53191 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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