A Biography Of Henry Clay, The Senator From Kentucky Vol. 2

Ed Daniel Mallory

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Double 9 Books
01 February 2023

Biography: general; Biography: religious & spiritual; Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies; Bibles

"Daniel Mallory wrote a book titled ""A Biography of Henry Clay, Volume 2: The Senator from Kentucky"" that details Henry Clay's final years and political career. The book continues where the previous volume left off, spanning the years 1831-1852, when Clay passed away. In the second book, Clay's continuous engagement in American politics is examined, along with his three failed presidential campaigns. Mallory digs into the numerous elections and campaigns and offers a thorough examination of Clay's strategy and methods. He also looks at Clay's contribution to the Compromise of 1850, a significant legislative success that helped prevent a possible civil war over the slavery debate. In the second book of Mallory's biography, Clay's private life is explored in more detail. He talks about Clay's interactions with his friends, family, and contemporary leaders like Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun. Mallory also sheds light on Clay's health problems, which bothered him all of his life and eventually led to his death. Mallory delves further into Clay's political ideology and his vision for America throughout the whole book. Mallory thoroughly discusses these topics, which Clay was a strong proponent of since he wanted the economy to modernize and the country to do better. He also looks at Clay's opinions on slavery and the function of the government in controlling it. Mallory's writing is interesting and educational, and he uses a variety of sources, such as historical records and private correspondence, to provide a complex and well researched narrative of Clay's life. Anyone interested in American political history, especially the early to mid-19th century, should read this book."

By: Ed Daniel Mallory
Imprint: Double 9 Books
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 812g
ISBN: 9789359395289
ISBN 10: 9359395285
Pages: 650
Publication Date: 01 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Ed.Daniel Mallory is an author and editor based in New York City. He is best known for his biography of Henry Clay, ""Senator from Kentucky,"" which was published in two volumes. Mallory has also worked as an editor for various publishing houses, including Little, Brown and Company, and has edited books by authors such as J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer. In addition to his work in publishing, Mallory is also a writer. He has written under various pen names and has published a number of books in the mystery and thriller genres. In 2018, Mallory published his debut novel, ""The Woman in the Window,"" under the pen name A.J. Finn. The book was a bestseller and was adapted into a film starring Amy Adams in 2021. Mallory has been open about his struggles with mental health, including his experiences with bipolar disorder. He has spoken publicly about his mental health journey and has advocated for increased awareness and support for those living with mental illness."