The Stevensons: A Biography of an American Family

by Jean H. Baker

Presents a richly textured portrait of four generations of the Stevenson family in America, from the first Scottish-Irish immigrants to the life and career of the noted liberal politician Adlai Stevenson.

Genres: Biography

577 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Jean H. Baker is a professor of history at Goucher College. A graduate of Goucher College, she earned her doctorate at Johns Hopkins University.

Reviews

[Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Told: the history of a political family committed to public service and public office—The Stevensons.

Told; the story of the family's most notable son—Adlai E Stevenson II.

Revealed Along the Way: the shift of a nation's political system from party electioneering to power marketing campaigns and from long-range, principled governance to special-interest power plays.

I do not agree with every point made, but a point of view is presented…
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[Grandma Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is good for getting acquainted with members of the family over several generations, including those still living.