Caucuses Of 1860: A History Of The National Political Conventions Of The Current Presidential Campaign (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432677299)

Caucuses Of 1860: A History Of The National Political Conventions Of The Current Presidential Campaign is a book written by Halstead, Murat. The book provides a detailed account of the political conventions that took place in the year 1860, which was a crucial year in the history of American politics. The book covers the conventions of the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, and the Constitutional Union Party, which were held in Charleston, Chicago, and Baltimore, respectively. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the events that led up to the conventions, the key players involved, and the decisions that were made during the conventions. It also sheds light on the political climate of the time, the issues that were at stake, and the strategies that were employed by the different parties to gain an advantage. The author, Halstead, Murat, was a prominent journalist and political commentator of his time, and his writing style is engaging and informative. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and the electoral process. It provides a fascinating insight into the conventions of 1860, which ultimately led to the election of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th President of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Murat Halstead
ISBN-10: 1432677292
ISBN-13: 9781432677299
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d