America 250 · #23 President · 1889–1893
Benjamin Harrison
Sandwiched between Cleveland's two terms, and easy to forget — competent, cold, consequential on antitrust.
The biography
Benjamin Harrison
Charles W. Calhoun · 2005
American Presidents Series — by the leading Harrison scholar.
Common questions
What is the best biography of Benjamin Harrison?
The definitive biography of Benjamin Harrison is the volume titled Benjamin Harrison by Charles W. Calhoun. It is widely considered the most comprehensive and scholarly account of his life and his single term as the twenty-third president of the United States.
Should I start with the biography by Charles W. Calhoun to learn about Benjamin Harrison?
Yes, Charles W. Calhoun’s book is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in Benjamin Harrison. It provides a thorough examination of his presidency, which occurred between the two terms of Grover Cleveland, and details his consequential work on antitrust legislation during his time in office.
How long is the Benjamin Harrison biography by Charles W. Calhoun?
The biography Benjamin Harrison by Charles W. Calhoun is a substantial academic work. It is designed to offer a complete look at his career, covering his reputation as a competent but often overlooked executive and his significant impact on federal antitrust policy during the late nineteenth century.
Why is Benjamin Harrison often forgotten by history?
Benjamin Harrison is frequently overlooked because his presidency was sandwiched between the two non-consecutive terms of Grover Cleveland. Despite his reputation for being cold and his relative obscurity, he remains a consequential figure due to his role in advancing early antitrust efforts while serving from 1889 to 1893.
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