Kazin, Michael, 1948-

A godly hero : the life of William Jennings Bryan / Life of William Jennings Bryan Michael Kazin. - 1st ed. - New York : Knopf , 2006. - 374 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-366) and index.

The romance of Jefferson and Jesus -- Education of a hero, 1860-1890 -- Speaker in the house, 1891-1894 -- In the armor of a righteous cause, 1895-1896 -- A republic, not an empire, 1897-1900 -- I have kept the faith, 1901-1904 -- Prophet on the road -- The ordeal of reform, 1906-1908 -- Conscience of the party, 1909-1912 -- Bryan's people -- Moralist at state, 1913-1915 -- Moralist in retreat, 1916-1919 -- Save the children, 1920-1925 -- The fate of a Christian liberal.

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Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925.


Democratic Party (U.S.)--History.


Politicians--United States--Biography.
Statesmen--United States--Biography.
Populism--History.--United States


United States--Politics and government--1865-1933.

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