Henry Clay : the essential American /

Heidler, David Stephen, 1955-

Henry Clay : the essential American / David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler. - 1st ed. - New York : Random House, c2010. - xxiv, 595 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Documents the life and career of Henry Clay from the founding of America through the eve of the Civil War, covering his infamous rivalry with Andrew Jackson, transformation of the office of Speaker of the House, and five unsuccessful runs for the presidency.

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.


United States. Congress --Biography.


Legislators--United States--Biography.


United States--Politics and government--1815-1861.

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