This comprehensive biography of Henry Clay offers a detailed and engrossing account of the life and career of one of America's most important political figures. Covering everything from Clay's early years in Kentucky to his famous 'great compromises' on key national issues, this book provides a fascinating insight into the social, economic and political forces that shaped America in the early 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.