Robert Augustus Toombs was an American and Confederate political leader, Whig Party senator from Georgia, a founding father of the Confederacy, its first Secretary of State, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War of 1861-1865. He feuded bitterly with Confederate President Jefferson Davis. According to Jacob S. Clawson, he was "a bullish politician whose blend of acerbic wit, fiery demeanor, and political tact aroused the full spectrum of emotions from his constituents and colleagues....[he] could not balance his volatile personality with his otherwise keen political skill."
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more views from John Millington Synge
3 more views from John Millington Synge
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28 quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 views from Dave Barry
27 views from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 sayings from Winston Churchill
74 sayings from Winston Churchill