Alexander William Doniphan

Alexander William Doniphan
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Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 0826211321
ISBN-13 : 9780826211323
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Book Synopsis Alexander William Doniphan by : Roger D. Launius

Download or read book Alexander William Doniphan written by Roger D. Launius and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to Doniphan's prominence as a Missouri attorney, military leader, politician, and businessman from the 1830s to the 1880s lay in his persistent moderation on the critical issues of his day. The author describes Doniphan's success as a brigadier general of the Missouri State Militia in the war with Mexico in 1846, his influence as a Missouri Whig, and his choice not to fight in the Civil War. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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