The Return of the Democratic Party to Power in 1884 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Thomas, Harrison Cook

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333241933 ISBN 13 : 9781333241933

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, detailed look at how the Democrats won power in 1884 and reshaped policy in the Gilded Age.

The work examines the 1884 campaign and the rise of Grover Cleveland, showing why the old parties failed to address new economic and social tensions. It highlights the role of minor parties and reform movements, the tariff debate, civil service reform, and changes in land and railroad policy. By tracing legislative outcomes and political strategy, the book explains how Democratic governance began to redefine the nation's direction after a long period of rival control.

Using contemporary accounts and legislative history, it presents a balanced picture of the period’s key topics: the currency question, labor unrest, and the shift toward reform versus party loyalty. The narrative connects campaign battles, policy decisions, and their long-term effects on national politics.

• How minor parties and reform movements affected the 1884 campaign and election results


• The rise of Grover Cleveland and the Democratic stance on major issues


• Civil service reform, tariff policy, and the fight over railroad regulation


• Shifts in land policy and the role of federal oversight in the Gilded Age

Ideal for readers curious about the political realignments that shaped late-19th-century America and the return of the Democrats to national power.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333241933
• ISBN 13: 9781333241933
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 263
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