Entered according to act of congress, in the year 1840 by lewis p. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in. Listed on the national register of historic places, the henry clay was originally developed as an elks lodge in 1924. The staff at the henry clay was phenomenal seriously 1010 on service and amenities. To know henry clay this is the most complete audiobook ive listened to. Henry clay henry clay audiobook, by harlow giles unger. Featuring an inimitable supporting cast including thomas jefferson, james madison, and abraham lincoln, henry clay is beautifully written and replete with fresh anecdotes and insights. August 17, 2010 henry clay was a leading 19th century representative, senator, presidential candidate and.
A comprehensive biography of the statesman whom abraham lincoln called the ideal politicianin this lucid, exemplary biography, unger focuses on not just clay, but also on the formation of the early republic, a. Harlow giles unger talked about his book, henry clay. Featuring an inimitable supporting cast including aaron burr, thomas jefferson, james madison, james monroe, james polk, and abraham lincoln, henry. The man who would be president audible audiobook unabridged james c. April 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 was an american attorney and statesman who represented kentucky in both the senate and house. He offered a comprehensive plan of change for america, and he directed national affairs as speaker of the house, as secretary of state to john quincy adams. Read more read less 2015 harlow giles unger p2015 blackstone audio, inc. He was also a strong advocate of the precedence of the union over states rights, even as he argued against the expansion of the union through conquest during the. Historians david and jeanne heidler recount the life of the the western star, henry. He offered a comprehensive plan of change for america, and he directed national affairs as speaker of the house, as secretary of. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was limited to three years. The mission of henry clay high school is to educate and to prepare our students for a life of productive citizenship. If they were kin at all, the relationship was very distant.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. There is no partiality on the subjecta balanced biography. Aug 21, 2018 charismatic, charming, and one of the best orators of his era, henry clay seemed to have it all. Americas greatest statesman audiobook by harlow giles unger. Henry clay audiobook free henry clay audio book free slideshare. Henry clay and the compromise that saved the union by remini, robert v. John clay was the first of that line, emigrating from. This book is uncomfortably long and incredibly boring. As the broker of the missouri compromise and the compromise of 1850. Charismatic, charming, and one of the best orators of his era, henry clay seemed to have it all. The details are at times overwhelming, sometimes unnecessary. After housing the ywca, the building sat vacant for many years later to be brought back to its previous grandeur. Unger casts a fair light on the statesman, showing his highs and lows. Report video issue go to live event javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos.
Henry clay ran for president in 1824, and finished fourth. Sep 29, 2015 an actionpacked narrative history, henry clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in american history. A compelling new biography of americas most powerful speaker of the house, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was lincolns guiding lightin a little known chapter of early american history, a fearless kentucky lawyer rids congress of corruption and violence in an era. He was the seventh house speaker and the ninth secretary of state. The henry clay memorial foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit which owns and operates ashland, the henry clay estate. Henry clay, 17771852, is a name many of us somewhat recognize from 19th century u. Absent many of them though, the book would lose some of its draw. There he gained the regard of george wythe, who directed his reading. Statesman for the union by robert remini eminent historian robert remini is most associated with biographical work about andrew jackson and, since jackson and clay were tremendous enemies, reminis undertaking of a major 800 pages biography about clay raised more than a few academic eyebrows. A compelling new biography of americas most powerful speaker of the house, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was lincolns guiding light in a little known chapter of early american history, a fearless kentucky lawyer rids congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Preceding unsigned comment added by jamestownararat talk contribs 03. Stringer and townsend, 1850 multiple formats at clay, henry, 1777. Henry clay by robert remini is an excellent biography of one of the dominant political figures in nineteenth century america.
Clay came closest to winning the white house in 1844 but lost to james k. As orator and as speaker of the house for longer than any man in the century, he wielded great power, a compelling presence in congress who helped preserve the union in the antebellum period. Henry clay was a member of the sixth generation of a family that had been in colonial virginia for more than a hundred and fifty years. Henry clays most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. He offered a comprehensive plan of change for america, and he directed national affairs as speaker of the house, as secretary of state to john quincy adams the man he put in office and as acknowledged leader of the whig party. Clay served under 10 presidents during his long legislative career, which included many years as speaker.
Remini portrays both the statesman and the private man, a. I also added a link to the new entry on henrys son, james brown clay. The foundations mission is to promote the legacy of henry clay, to share his continued relevance locally and nationally as a great statesman and to preserve his beloved ashland as a testament to his love of kentucky and country. The epic rivalry of henry clay, john calhoun, and daniel webster, the. Henry clay audiobook, written by harlow giles unger. Henry clay, of kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery new york. Print showing henry clay, fulllength portrait, sitting with legs crossed, facing front, with right arm resting on a table, and holding papers in lap with left hand. David and jeanne heidler presented their book at ashlands, the henry clay estate, in lexington, kentucky. He was the seventh of nine children born to the reverend john clay and elizabeth nee hudson clay.
His stepfather secured 1792 for him a clerks position in the virginia high court of chancery. Jun 25, 2010 henry clay, the great compromiser, worked to limit the spread of slavery while keeping the the states together during the 1800s. Klotter, audiobook narrated by james anderson foster. The henry clay is a beautiful element of history in downtown louisville, kentucky, offering unparalleled events spaces enter through the double doors, proceed through the barrelvaulted foyer, and then look up to the beautiful 2story space. Among the nineteenthcentury americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to henry clay of kentucky. Throughout the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, the building was a premier hotel, bustling in the center of downtown. Ungers book provides a solid outline of the life and achievements of henry clay, though it lacks in detail. He was adamant about his right to own slaves, for instance, but he was just as adamant that slavery was wrong. One thing to know is that the henry clay does not turn rooms over, so if you want to have your entire ceremony and reception there, you must book multiple rooms or have them both in the same room with the same setup. List of books and articles about henry clay online. Oct 09, 2015 a new book argues that henry clay, a kentucky lawmaker, was americas greatest statesman. Clover, in the clerks office of the district court of the. Henry clay, the great compromiser, worked to limit the spread of slavery while keeping the the states together during the 1800s.
Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 349 ratings. It is a wellwritten, detailed and informative work detailing the life of this remarkable politician. He also helped found both the national republican party and the whig. Henry clay audiobook by harlow giles unger 9781504633116.
Jul 04, 2010 two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, at the clay homestead in hanover county, virginia. He offered a comprehensive plan of change for america, and he directed national affairs as speaker of the house, as secretary of state to john quincy adamsthe man he put in officeand as acknowledged leader of the whig party. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house. Sign in to download and listen to this audiobook today. Lessons from speaker henry clay, the great compromiser. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article clay, henry, 17771852. Henry clay audiobook free henry clay audio book free he was the great compromiser, a canny and colorful legislator whose life mirrors the. Listen to henry clay americas greatest statesman by harlow giles unger available from rakuten kobo. The election had no clear electoral college winner, so the new president had to be determined by the house of representatives. List of books and articles about henry clay online research. Henry clay high school homepage fayette county public schools. Our principal is recommending that henry clay adopt an ab block schedule and move away from our current sixperiod schedule. Its sorta like if someone took all the partisan politics you see in newspapers.
A new book argues that henry clay, a kentucky lawmaker, was americas greatest statesman. He was very much a person of the times with the usual vices and prejudices as well as force of mind, principles, intellectual, and courage. Clay, using his influence as speaker of the house, threw his support to john quincy adams, who won the vote in the house, defeating andrew jackson. The skills and personality that got things done in washington struck many americans as evidence of the corruption and.
Andrew carnegie, henry clay frick, and the bitter partnership that transformed america audiobook by les standiford. Andrew carnegie, henry clay frick, and the bitter partnership that changed. The essential american audible audiobook unabridged. By our lights, henry clay 17771852 was a bundle of contradictions. Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, henry clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions. He offered a comprehensive plan of change for america, and he directed national affairs as speaker of the house, as secretary of state to john quincy adamsthe man he put in officeand as. For example, the book omits much of the legislative maneuvering that surrounded the actual enactment of the compromise of 1850. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 the online books page. The henry clay is a beautiful element of history in downtown louisville, kentucky, offering unparalleled events spaces enter through the double doors, proceed through the barrelvaulted foyer, and then look up to the beautiful 2story space with an original 1920s ornate stained glass ceiling.
An epic novel of the fall of the roman empire, seen through the eyes of four very different characters. John lescault a compelling new biography of americas most powerful speaker of the house, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was lincolns guiding lightin a little known chapter of. As no other book, henry clay humanizes clays marriage to plain, wealthy lucretia hart, a union rumored to be mercenary on his part but that lasted fiftythree years and produced eleven children. Americas greatest statesman houston press, 91715 ungers writing is clear and factualungers book certainly makes the case for the man who spent a long time restitching the fabric of a young nation that was already fraying. An actionpacked narrative history, henry clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in american history.
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