Alfred E. Smith

Alfred E. Smith: An American Career is a biography of one of the most influential politicians in the early 20th century United States. Written by historian Henry Moskowitz, the book chronicles Smith's life from his humble beginnings as the son of Irish immigrants in New York City, through his rise to power as a four-term governor of New York and the first Catholic presidential nominee of a major political party.The book explores Smith's political career in depth, including his advocacy for progressive policies such as workers' rights, social welfare programs, and public education. Moskowitz also delves into Smith's personal life, including his marriage to his wife Catherine and his struggles with alcoholism.Throughout the book, Moskowitz paints a vivid picture of the political and social landscape of the early 20th century, including the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, the Great Depression, and the New Deal. He also examines Smith's legacy and the impact he had on American politics, particularly in the areas of social justice and civil rights.Overall, Alfred E. Smith: An American Career is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a pivotal figure in American history, offering insight into both the man and the era in which he lived.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.