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At the Edge of the Precipice : Henry Clay and the Compromise That Saved the Union by Robert V. Remini (2010, Hardcover)

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In 1850, with Northerners demanding that slavery be outlawed in the vast new territory America had just acquired in the Mexican- American War, Southerners threatened to secede from the Union. Veteran statesman Henry Clay proffered a solution: the Compromise of 1850, which saved the Union from dissolution for the next ten years and gave the North time to build its industrial might so that it could defeat the South once secession was at hand. Historian Robert V. Remini masterfully shows how Clay's recognition of the need for bipartisanship in times of crisis saved the Union--not once, but twice.

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Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
0465012884
ISBN-13
9780465012886
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109141046

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Book Title
At the Edge of the Precipice : Henry Clay and the Compromise That Saved the Union
Author
Robert V. Remini
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
United States / 19th Century, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, United States / General, Historical
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Number of Pages
200 Pages

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Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.8in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz

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Age Range
18-Up
Lc Classification Number
E423.R46 2010
Grade from
College Freshman
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Library Journal "Award-winning historian Reminiâ€¦draws on his immense knowledge of antebellum American politics and sectionalism to give an informed and lively recounting of the (in)famous Compromise of 1850â€¦. Remini's great strength is making sense of the many and various personal and political interests entangled in the slavery issue and in showing how the 'great men' like Henry Clay tried to manage sectional reconciliation and their own ambitions." Publisher's Weekly "Remini ably dissects a dangerous moment in the nation's history and the remarkable but flawed man who ushered the nation through it." Booklist "Condensed with well-dramatized brevity, Remini's account will captivate the American-history audience." Shelf Awareness "Robert Remini paints a vivid portrait of Henry Clay in this tightly focused analysis of a critical moment in United States historyâ€¦. A finely detailed examination of the art of compromise in politics as well as a splendid testimonial to Henry Clay's inestimable value in our nation's history.", Library Journal "Award-winning historian Reminiâ€¦draws on his immense knowledge of antebellum American politics and sectionalism to give an informed and lively recounting of the (in)famous Compromise of 1850â€¦. Remini's great strength is making sense of the many and various personal and political interests entangled in the slavery issue and in showing how the 'great men' like Henry Clay tried to manage sectional reconciliation and their own ambitions.", Library Journal "Award-winning historian Remini...draws on his immense knowledge of antebellum American politics and sectionalism to give an informed and lively recounting of the (in)famous Compromise of 1850.... Remini's great strength is making sense of the many and various personal and political interests entangled in the slavery issue and in showing how the 'great men' like Henry Clay tried to manage sectional reconciliation and their own ambitions." Publisher's Weekly "Remini ably dissects a dangerous moment in the nation's history and the remarkable but flawed man who ushered the nation through it." Booklist "Condensed with well-dramatized brevity, Remini's account will captivate the American-history audience." Shelf Awareness "Robert Remini paints a vivid portrait of Henry Clay in this tightly focused analysis of a critical moment in United States history.... A finely detailed examination of the art of compromise in politics as well as a splendid testimonial to Henry Clay's inestimable value in our nation's history." Washington Times "[Remini] narrows his focus to Clay's last great struggle, the Compromise of 1850, and argues quite persuasively that good politics demands great men." Roll Call "Remini, the House historian, provides an engaging narrative brimming with dialogue from historic figures such as Vice President John C. Calhoun and Sen. Stephen A Douglas and detailed descriptions of action on the Senate and House floors.... For fans of legislative wrangling, the book is a joy to read as it follows the multiple deaths and rebirths of Clay's compromise until finally reaching success, albeit in modified terms. It is a story that will be familiar to observers of today's Congress.... Ultimately, Remini's main purpose is not to dwell on the policy details but to explore how and why some Congressmen were willing to engage in the give-and-take of lawmaking and to lament the lost art of compromise." Louisville Courier-Journal "Remini's short and accessible book...explores an aging and ailing Clay's final effort - the Compromise of 1850.... As our country confronts polarizing issues and our politicians reject compromise, we could use Henry Clay.", Library Journal "Award-winning historian Remini&draws on his immense knowledge of antebellum American politics and sectionalism to give an informed and lively recounting of the (in)famous Compromise of 1850&. Remini's great strength is making sense of the many and various personal and political interests entangled in the slavery issue and in showing how the 'great men' like Henry Clay tried to manage sectional reconciliation and their own ambitions." Publisher's Weekly "Remini ably dissects a dangerous moment in the nation's history and the remarkable but flawed man who ushered the nation through it." Booklist "Condensed with well-dramatized brevity, Remini's account will captivate the American-history audience." Shelf Awareness "Robert Remini paints a vivid portrait of Henry Clay in this tightly focused analysis of a critical moment in United States history&. A finely detailed examination of the art of compromise in politics as well as a splendid testimonial to Henry Clay's inestimable value in our nation's history." Washington Times "[Remini] narrows his focus to Clay's last great struggle, the Compromise of 1850, and argues quite persuasively that good politics demands great men." Roll Call "Remini, the House historian, provides an engaging narrative brimming with dialogue from historic figures such as Vice President John C. Calhoun and Sen. Stephen A Douglas and detailed descriptions of action on the Senate and House floors&. For fans of legislative wrangling, the book is a joy to read as it follows the multiple deaths and rebirths of Clay's compromise until finally reaching success, albeit in modified terms. It is a story that will be familiar to observers of today's Congress&. Ultimately, Remini's main purpose is not to dwell on the policy details but to explore how and why some Congressmen were willing to engage in the give-and-take of lawmaking and to lament the lost art of compromise." Louisville Courier-Journal "Remini's short and accessible book&explores an aging and ailing Clay's final effort the Compromise of 1850&. As our country confronts polarizing issues and our politicians reject compromise, we could use Henry Clay.", Library Journal "Award-winning historian Reminiâ€¦draws on his immense knowledge of antebellum American politics and sectionalism to give an informed and lively recounting of the (in)famous Compromise of 1850â€¦. Remini's great strength is making sense of the many and various personal and political interests entangled in the slavery issue and in showing how the 'great men' like Henry Clay tried to manage sectional reconciliation and their own ambitions." Publisher's Weekly "Remini ably dissects a dangerous moment in the nation's history and the remarkable but flawed man who ushered the nation through it." Booklist "Condensed with well-dramatized brevity, Remini's account will captivate the American-history audience." Shelf Awareness "Robert Remini paints a vivid portrait of Henry Clay in this tightly focused analysis of a critical moment in United States historyâ€¦. A finely detailed examination of the art of compromise in politics as well as a splendid testimonial to Henry Clay's inestimable value in our nation's history." Washington Times "[Remini] narrows his focus to Clay's last great struggle, the Compromise of 1850, and argues quite persuasively that good politics demands great men." Roll Call "Remini, the House historian, provides an engaging narrative brimming with dialogue from historic figures such as Vice President John C. Calhoun and Sen. Stephen A Douglas and detailed descriptions of action on the Senate and House floorsâ€¦. For fans of legislative wrangling, the book is a joy to read as it follows the multiple deaths and rebirths of Clay's compromise until finally reaching success, albeit in modified terms. It is a story that will be familiar to observers of today's Congressâ€¦. Ultimately, Remini's main purpose is not to dwell on the policy details but to explore how and why some Congressmen were willing to engage in the give-and-take of lawmaking and to lament the lost art of compromise." Louisville Courier-Journal "Remini's short and accessible bookâ€¦explores an aging and ailing Clay's final effort the Compromise of 1850â€¦. As our country confronts polarizing issues and our politicians reject compromise, we could use Henry Clay."
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2010-001309
Dewey Decimal
973.5
Dewey Edition
22

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