The Man of the Hour - A Life of Bryan

Pasquale De Marco

Sinopsis

**The Man of the Hour: A Life of Bryan** tells the story of one of the most important and influential figures in American history, William Jennings Bryan. Bryan was a complex and controversial figure, but he was also a man of great passion and conviction. He was a true believer in the power of democracy, and he dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of the common man.

Bryan was born in 1860, just as the United States was on the brink of civil war. He grew up in a small town in Nebraska, where he witnessed the hardships faced by farmers and laborers. These experiences shaped his political views, and he became a champion of the common man.

Bryan first gained national attention in 1896, when he delivered his famous "Cross of Gold" speech at the Democratic National Convention. In this speech, Bryan called for the free coinage of silver, which he believed would help farmers and laborers. Bryan's speech electrified the convention and helped him win the Democratic nomination for president.

Bryan lost the election to William McKinley, but he remained a popular figure in the Democratic Party. He ran for president again in 1900 and 1908, but he was defeated both times. Despite his electoral defeats, Bryan continued to be a powerful voice in American politics. He served as Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1915, and he remained active in politics until his death in 1925.

Bryan was a complex and controversial figure, but he was also a man of great passion and conviction. He was a true believer in the power of democracy, and he dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of the common man. **The Man of the Hour: A Life of Bryan** is a fascinating and insightful look at the life of this important American figure.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or biography. Bryan's life is a story of triumph and tragedy, of hope and disappointment. But it is also a story of a man who never gave up on his beliefs, and who fought tirelessly for what he believed was right.

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Disponible desde: 02/06/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 156 páginas.

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