Power and Glory: The Life of Boies Penrose - Hardcover

by Walter Davenport (Author)

Power and Glory: The Life of Boies Penrose is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential politicians in the early 20th century United States. Written by Walter Davenport, the book explores the life and career of Boies Penrose, a Republican Senator from Pennsylvania who served from 1897 until his death in 1921.Davenport delves into Penrose's upbringing in a wealthy Philadelphia family, his education at Harvard, and his early career as a lawyer and politician. He then follows Penrose's rise to power within the Republican Party, his role in shaping national policy, and his relationships with other political figures of the time, including Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.Throughout the book, Davenport provides a detailed analysis of Penrose's political philosophy, which emphasized the importance of business interests and the need for a strong federal government. He also examines the controversies that surrounded Penrose during his career, including accusations of corruption and his opposition to women's suffrage.Overall, Power and Glory offers a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most influential politicians, and provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.