Richard Rush: Republican Diplomat 1780-1859 Hardback - 2010

""Richard Rush: Republican Diplomat 1780-1859"" by J.H. Powell is a biography of Richard Rush, an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as the United States Secretary of State and as the Minister to France and Great Britain during the 19th century. The book traces Rush's life from his early years as the son of Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, to his career in politics and diplomacy. It explores his role in negotiating the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812, and his efforts to improve relations between the United States and Great Britain. The book also delves into Rush's personal life, including his marriage to Catherine Eliza Murray and his close friendship with John Quincy Adams. Overall, ""Richard Rush: Republican Diplomat 1780-1859"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of an important figure in American history.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.