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""Richard Rush: Republican Diplomat 1780-1859"" is a comprehensive biography of Richard Rush, an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician who served under several U.S. presidents. Written by J. H. Powell, the book explores Rush's life and career, including his role in negotiating... Read Full Overview

""Richard Rush: Republican Diplomat 1780-1859"" is a biographical work by J.H. Powell that explores the life and career of Richard Rush, an American politician and diplomat who served in various high-ranking positions during the early 19th century. The book begins by tracing... Read Full Overview

""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... Read Full Overview

This volume deals with a man whose life was intimately connected with a most significant formative period in American civilization. Son of the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Rush, Richard Rush was not such a dynamic personality, but in his earnest, gracious way he left almost as... Read Full Overview