James McDowell of Virginia
Author | : Charles A. Bodie |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2022-12-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781666927368 |
ISBN-13 | : 1666927368 |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis James McDowell of Virginia by : Charles A. Bodie
Download or read book James McDowell of Virginia written by Charles A. Bodie and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-12-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography examines the antebellum career of James McDowell, a Democratic officeholder from western Virginia who often opposed the status quo. The author examines how, through skillful oratory and rational discourse, he sought and achieved progressive change.