Catholic Makers of America

Biographical Sketches of Catholic Statesmen and Political Thinkers in America's First Century, 1776-1876
Herausgeber: Krason, Stephen M.

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Produktbeschreibung

Catholic Makers of America chronicles a number of important, largely unknown, figures in the history of American Catholicism and America. This book shares their story and their contributions to American political life and thought.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. April 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 385g
• ISBN-13: 9780761834120
• ISBN-10: 0761834125
• Artikelnr.: 21936259

Autorenporträt

Stephen M. Krason is Professor of Political Science at Franciscan University of Steubenville and the President of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists. He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science and J.D. from SUNY Buffalo.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Charles Carroll of Carollton: Founding Father (1736-1832)
Chapter 3 Daniel Carroll: Merchant-Planter and Founding Father (1730-1796)
Chapter 4 Thomas Fitzsimons: Merchant-Statesman of the American Revolution
(1741-1819)
Chapter 5 Thomas Sim Lee: Revolutionary Era State Governor
Chapter 6 William Gaston: Ante-Bellum Southern Catholic Conservative
(1778-1844)
Chapter 7 Roger Brooke Taney: Courageous and Controversial Lawyer,
Statesman, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1777-1864)
Chapter 8 Orestes A. Brownson: American Catholic Political Thinker
(1803-1876)
Chapter 9 Peter Hardeman Burnett: Pioneer and Politician (1807-1895)
Chapter 10 James Campbell: Civic Leader, Judge, and Presidential Cabinet
Member (1812-1893)
Chapter 11 Index