Making Woodrow Wilson President (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

James, G. P. R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1451002971 ISBN 13 : 9781451002973

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How a master campaign organizer helped shape an era of American politics

This revealing account follows William F. McCombs as he explains the behind‑the‑scenes work that helped propel Woodrow Wilson to the White House in 1912. Based on extensive notes and personal records, it illuminates the strategy, alliances, and tough decisions that defined one of American politics’ pivotal campaigns.

The book presents a detailed look at the rise of a presidency through the eyes of the man who managed the bid, covering early plans, fundraising challenges, ballot tactics, and the high-stakes moves at party conventions. It frames the roles of editors, editors‑in‑chief, and key political players as they jockeyed for influence, tested loyalties, and navigated a turbulent primary season.

• Inside the drafting of campaign strategy and the art of political persuasion
• The shaping of alliances, hostile takeovers, and the management of public perception
• The dynamics of primaries, conventions, and the fight for the nomination
• Personal perspectives on figures who influenced the era’s most consequential race

Ideal for readers of political memoirs and 20th‑century American history, this edition offers a window into how a “president maker” operated and how the candidate’s path to power was forged.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

He was dogged in his determination and cool in a crisis. He was no compromiser, but fought to a finish. His lifes achievements were embraced in the brief span of 44 years, his death occurring on February 22, 1921. The genesis of this book was in a visit of the editor to William F. Mc Combs, nearly three years ago. At that time, Mr. Mc Combs, prostrated by illness, recited many incidents which appear in this volume. The editor was so impressed that he begged the privilege of writing them. Mr. Mc Combs answered, Not now. The story would be misunderstood. Let sget together after I recover and map it out .A few weeks later, it was agreed that we should collect all available material and prepare it in book form. Death intervened before the task cotdd be completed. Mr. Mc Combs wrote about one himdred thousand words, terminating at a point in the Democratic Convention when Champ Clark needed only a few votes to. become the Presidential nominee. There was, in addition, much detached material. Because of Mr. Mc Combs illness and death, he was unable to finish the work he had undertaken. The editor has been compelled to supply many details with which he became familiar through an intimate friendship of nearly seventeen years. An effort has been made throughout this book to utilize all the material that Mr. Mc Combs had prepared, and to distinguish this from the material supplied by the editor.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1451002971
• ISBN 13: 9781451002973
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 327
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