Life of Schuyler Colfax (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ovando James Hollister

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260046280 ISBN 13: 9780260046284

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Life of Schuyler Colfax is a comprehensive biography that tracks the life and times of a prominent 19th‑century American leader.

From his modest beginnings in New York to his rise in Indiana politics and national service, this work presents a detailed portrait of his career, character, and the era that shaped him.

The narrative weaves together Colfax’s early years, editor career, and long service in Congress and as Speaker. It situates his work during the Civil War and Reconstruction, highlighting the political pressures, key debates, and the reforms that defined his public life. The book blends personal biography with the broader history of a nation rebuilding after conflict.
What you’ll experience

• A thorough, sourced account of Colfax’s life, milestones, and public roles
• Context for his influence on Reconstruction and late 19th‑century politics
• Insight into the era’s political factions, events, and debates
• A window into the era’s journalism, legislation, and leadership challenges

Ideal for readers interested in American political history, the Civil War era, and biographical works that connect a life to a defining period.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260046280
• ISBN 13: 9780260046284
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 549