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Life of Gen. Ben Harrison

Life of Gen. Ben Harrison

BiographyHistory
Pages
636
Published
1888
Language
English

Synopsis

This comprehensive biography chronicles the life and career of General Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States. It delves into his military service during the Civil War, his legal career, and his rise through the political ranks to the highest office. The book offers insights into the political landscape and societal issues of late 19th-century America.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

Biography History Politics

Authors

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Lew Wallace

Lewis "Lew" Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, and author from Indiana. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." - wikipedia