In this meticulously researched biographical study, David G. Croly examines the lives and careers of two of the most prominent American political figures of the mid-nineteenth century: Horatio Seymour and Francis Preston Blair. The book offers a detailed portrait of each man, from their early years to their rise to power and influence in the Democratic Party. It also provides a lucid and engaging overview of the tumultuous political and social landscape of the era, including the Civil War and Reconstruction. With its combination of meticulous scholarship and compelling storytelling, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American political history.

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