Broderick and Gwin is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic political contests in American history, the race for a Senate seat in California in 1859. The book vividly describes the personalities and tactics of the two candidates, along with their supporters and opponents, and provides a detailed account of the fateful duel that ended the life of one of the contenders. With its rich detail and lively prose, Broderick and Gwin offers a fascinating glimpse into the rough-and-tumble world of American politics in the pre-Civil War era.

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