Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of John Caldwell Calhoun V1"" is a biography written by William M. Meigs. The book explores the life of John Caldwell Calhoun, a prominent American politician and statesman who served as the 7th Vice President of the United States under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. The first volume of the biography covers Calhoun's early life, including his education, his early political career, and his rise to prominence in South Carolina politics. It also delves into his views on slavery and states' rights, which would become defining issues in his career. Meigs draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Calhoun's personal papers and letters, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex figure. Overall, ""The Life of John Caldwell Calhoun V1"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of America's most important historical figures.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.
