The House: the history of the House of Representatives

An official, narrative history of the U.S. House of Representatives takes a close-up look at the influence of this important political body throughout American history, profiling some of the high-profile figures--including Henry Clay, Tip O'Neill, John C. Calhoun, Shirley Chisholm, and others--...

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Main Author: Remini, Robert Vincent 1921-2013 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Smithsonian Books 2006
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Summary:An official, narrative history of the U.S. House of Representatives takes a close-up look at the influence of this important political body throughout American history, profiling some of the high-profile figures--including Henry Clay, Tip O'Neill, John C. Calhoun, Shirley Chisholm, and others--who have played important roles in the political process.
Item Description:"The Library of Congress."
Includes bibliographical references (p. [543]-592) and index
Physical Description:x, 614 p. ill.
ISBN:9780060884345
0060884347