Author:

Smith, Craig R  Search this

Subject:

Webster, Daniel 1782-1852 Political and social views  Search this

Webster, Daniel 1782-1852 Oratory  Search this

United States Congress Senate  Search this

Physical description:

300 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

Type:

Case studies

Biography

Place:

United States

Date:

2005

C2005

19th century

1783-1865

Contents:

The foundation of Webster's civil religion -- A Boston lawyer -- The lion returns -- Civic duty in the romantic age -- Liberty and union -- Legal and partisan wrangling -- Abolition confounds the two-party system -- Secretary Webster -- War with Mexico -- National crisis, Capitol gridlock -- Consummating compromise -- Twilight time

Topic:

Civil religion--History  Search this

Nationalism--History  Search this

Political oratory--History  Search this

Rhetoric--Political aspects  Search this

Speeches, addresses, etc., American--History and criticism  Search this

Legislators  Search this

Politics and government  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_801181