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Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol

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John C. Breckinridge rose to prominence right through some of the turbulent times in our nation’s history. Widely respected, even by his enemies, for his dedication to moderate liberalism, Breckinridge’s air of secrecy and integrity led to his election as Vice President at age 35, the youngest ever in The united states’s history.

After a decade of being out-of-print, Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol returns as the quintessential biography of one of Kentucky’s great moderates. Historian William C. Davis sheds light on Breckinridge’s life all the way through three key periods, spanning his career as a celebrated statesman, heroic soldier, and proponent of the reconciliation.

A true Kentucky hero, “Old Breck’s” bravery in battle, dedication to the pursuit of truth, and unique ability to win the loyalty of others rank him alongside Henry Clay and Simon Kenton. Drawing from a remarkable collection of sources, including up to now unknown documents and letters, in addition to the papers of his associates and extensive aid from the Breckinridge circle of relatives, Davis presents the legacy of a man incessantly overpassed.

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