Webster was a Cyclopean builder of whatever he purposed and planned to build. He used granite boulders, whether he shaped and piled them into structures, or flung them from his catapults. Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill were fit places and themes for his massive eloquence. His Reply to Hayne is a specimen of his mighty building. In the grand and final debate on protection, before the American people, the next decade, or possibly prolonged through a quarter of a century before general conviction shall have been reached upon this important, this essential question the protection and prosperity of a nations industries the opinions of such a giant mind as Webster swill be worthy of thoughtful consideration. What did Webster build upon the subject of protection? This question, so interesting to A mericans, especially at this period when the tariff is coming up for a new study, we will try to study and present. Autobiography is likely to be the truest biography, at least in a sincere person. Webster himself, on several occasions, made statements of a growth, of a change of his opinions on this great subject. One of these statements, in 1838, in reply to John
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This insightful book explores Daniel Webster's complex views on protectionism, a key issue debated during the development of the United States in the early 19th century. Webster, initially an adamant free trader, came to believe strongly in the protectionist policy known as the 'American System', a significant evolution that mirrored the nation's own economic development. The author presents a balanced examination of Webster's reasons for supporting protectionism, analyzing its historical context within the broader debate surrounding America's industrial growth and its relationship with European powers. The book provides a nuanced perspective on the origins and implications of protectionism, offering valuable insights into the economic and political landscape of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333005887_0
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