Charles Joseph Bonaparte: His Life And Public Service

""Charles Joseph Bonaparte: His Life and Public Service"" is a biography written by Joseph Bucklin Bishop that explores the life and career of Charles Joseph Bonaparte, a prominent American lawyer and politician. The book delves into Bonaparte's family history, including his famous relatives such as Napoleon Bonaparte, and his upbringing in Baltimore. It also covers his education at Harvard Law School and his successful career as a lawyer, including his work as a prosecutor in the United States Department of Justice.The book also explores Bonaparte's public service, including his appointment as Secretary of the Navy under President Theodore Roosevelt and his work to reform the department. Additionally, it covers his founding of the Bureau of Investigation, which later became the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).Throughout the book, Bishop provides insight into Bonaparte's personality and character, as well as his contributions to American politics and law. The biography is well-researched and provides a comprehensive look at the life of a lesser-known but influential figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.