Publisher's Synopsis
""Richard Rush: Republican Diplomat 1780-1859"" is a biographical work by J.H. Powell that explores the life and career of Richard Rush, an American politician and diplomat who served in various high-ranking positions during the early 19th century. The book begins by tracing Rush's early years, including his upbringing in a prominent Philadelphia family and his education at Princeton University. It then moves on to detail his political career, which included serving as Attorney General under President James Madison, Secretary of the Treasury under President John Quincy Adams, and Minister to Great Britain under President Andrew Jackson. Throughout the book, Powell provides insight into Rush's political beliefs and actions, as well as his personal life and relationships. The book also explores the broader historical context of Rush's career, including the major political and social issues of the time, such as the War of 1812, the Missouri Compromise, and the rise of the Whig Party. Overall, ""Richard Rush: Republican Diplomat 1780-1859"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a significant figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
