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William Horatio Barnes

A 19th-century political writer best remembered for detailed histories of Congress, he turned the drama of Reconstruction-era government into large, ambitious books. His work still appeals to readers interested in American politics, biography, and the personalities behind public life.

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History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States

History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States

by William Horatio Barnes

About the author

William Horatio Barnes was an American author of political and historical works in the 19th century. Public-domain library records and book catalogs consistently connect him with major volumes on Congress and government, including History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States, The Fortieth Congress of the United States, and The American Government.

His books focused on the people and power structures of Washington, especially during and after the Civil War. Rather than writing fiction, he concentrated on legislative history, political biography, and broad portraits of national leadership, making his work useful for readers who enjoy close-up views of how American government operated in a turbulent era.

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