Thirty Years' View

Thirty Years' View by Thomas Hart Benton is a memoir and political history that provides a personal and firsthand account of American politics during the first half of the 19th century. Published in 1854, the book covers Benton's experiences and observations as a U.S. senator from Missouri, offering an insightful look into the political climate and key events in American history from the 1820s to the 1850s. Benton, who served in the Senate for nearly three decades, was a prominent figure in American politics and an ardent supporter of westward expansion, as well as a staunch advocate for the preservation of the Union.