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“A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable” (National Review) biography of Grover Cleveland—the honest, principled, and plain-spoken president whose country has largely overlooked him.
“Entertaining and astute” (Booklist), A Man of Ironexplores the remarkable life and extraordinary career of Grover Cleveland—one of America’s most unusual presidents and the only one to serve two non-consecutive terms. Grover Cleveland’s political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans. “With prodigious research, rich detail…and lively prose” (The Free Lance-Star, Virginia), A Man of Iron is a compelling and vivid biography joining the ranks of presidential classics such as David McCullough’s John Adams, Ron Chernow’s Grant, and Amity Shlaes’s Coolidge.
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Experience the captivating life of one of America's most overlooked presidents with A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland. This engaging and enjoyable biography unravels the extraordinary journey of Grover Cleveland, a president who defied the odds by serving two non-consecutive terms. Brimming with rich detail, this book explores his rise from an obscure lawyer to the leader of the United States in just three years.
Uncover the complex contradictions that shaped Grover Cleveland's political career. While known for his honesty and principled approach, Cleveland also struggled with personal secrets that cast a shadow over his reputation. As a believer in limited government, he pushed the boundaries of presidential power to tackle the challenges of a devastating depression, labor unrest, and the pressures of American imperialism.
Despite his clashes with Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, Cleveland's stubbornness became the cornerstone of his political appeal. Embrace the captivating narrative that reveals the untold story of the most successful Democratic politician of his era. Surprisingly, Cleveland's legacy is most fondly remembered by Republicans, truly solidifying his unique place in history.
Discover the compelling and vivid biography that takes its rightful place among the presidential classics. Like David McCullough's John Adams, Ron Chernow's Grant, and Amity Shlaes's Coolidge, A Man of Iron is a meticulously researched and beautifully narrated account that will leave you enlightened and engaged.
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