John Randolph

by Henry Adams

Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783385320024
Publisher:	Outlook Verlag
Publication date:	01/19/2024
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.88(d)

Table of Contents

The author of this book is an unabashed liberal democrat. He argues that there are a number of myths and half-truths about American politics that need to be properly understood if progressives and the Democratic party are to win the presidency and govern effectively. The book has three parts: myths and realities of public opinion; current party coalitions - their strengths and weaknesses; a programme for progressive Democrats.

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Norman K. Risjord

Robert McColley has done an excellent job of reviving, editing, and evaluating this splendidly written piece of historical literature.
—Norman K. Risjord, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Editorial Reviews

A new edition of Adams' 1882 biography of John Randolph of Roanoke (1773-1833), a particularly acerbic critic of the politics of his time, who turned against every US president from John Adams to Andre Jackson, coined the term Hawks for proponents of war, and for his vicious verbal attacks was challenged to a duel by the easygoing Henry Clay. Editor Robert McColley (history, U. of Illinois) provides notes to explain contemporary references and excerpts from three of Randolph's speeches and letters. No index or bibliography. Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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