American Christian Rulers: Religion and Men of Government

Reprinted for the first time since 1890, this newly typeset edition of Rev. Edward J. Giddings's biographies of nearly 200 American statesmen recalls a time in American history when the citizens of this republic made no distinction between the personal morality and public service of their leaders. Based on the private testimony and eyewitness accounts of the personal lives of these men-spanning from colonial governors and representatives to United States Senators and Presidents-Giddings's diverse collection of the Christian character that indwelled our marble halls of state for over two centuries demonstrates the former greatness of our nation, and now acts as a clarion call to renew our political integrity in a corruption-laden 21st century.