A Senator of the Fifties: David C. Broderick of California

A Senator of the Fifties: David C. Broderick of California by Jeremiah Lynch provides a detailed account of the life and political career of David C. Broderick a prominent figure in California's history. The book explores Broderick's rise to power his advocacy for the working class and immigrants his battles against federal patronage and Southern influence and the tragic end of his life in a duel. Lynch's work illuminates the political landscape of California in the 1850s and portrays Broderick as a champion of democracy and justice amidst turbulent times.