Catholic Makers of America: Biographical Sketches of Catholic Statesmen and Political Thinkers in America's First Century, 1776-1876

by Stephen M. Krason (Editor)

Overview

Catholic Makers of America chronicles a number of important, largely unknown, figures in the history of American Catholicism and America. This book shares their story and their contributions to American political life and thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761834120
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	04/07/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.68(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Stephen M. Krason is Professor of Political Science at Franciscan University of Steubenville and the President of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists. He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science and J.D. from SUNY Buffalo.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Charles Carroll of Carollton: Founding Father (1736-1832) Chapter 3 Daniel Carroll: Merchant-Planter and Founding Father (1730-1796) Chapter 4 Thomas Fitzsimons: Merchant-Statesman of the American Revolution (1741-1819) Chapter 5 Thomas Sim Lee: Revolutionary Era State Governor Chapter 6 William Gaston: Ante-Bellum Southern Catholic Conservative (1778-1844) Chapter 7 Roger Brooke Taney: Courageous and Controversial Lawyer, Statesman, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1777-1864) Chapter 8 Orestes A. Brownson: American Catholic Political Thinker (1803-1876) Chapter 9 Peter Hardeman Burnett: Pioneer and Politician (1807-1895) Chapter 10 James Campbell: Civic Leader, Judge, and Presidential Cabinet Member (1812-1893) Chapter 11 Index