John Sherman (Classic Reprint)

Description: This captivating account explores the extraordinary life and prolific career of John Sherman, one of the most influential figures in American history. It begins by detailing his humble beginnings as a canal worker but quickly progresses to chronicle his significant roles as a US Representative, Senator, and Secretary of Treasury under President Hayes. The book delves deeply into the political landscape of the time, highlighting Sherman's instrumental role in shaping the Republican Party during the turbulent era of the Civil War and Reconstruction. It thoroughly examines the complex issues of his day, including monetary policy, tariffs, and the contentious debate over sound money. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, the author presents a nuanced portrait of a steadfast statesman who dedicated his life to public service, battling against the economic disparities of his time and advocating for a more equitable society. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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