Mirror Of Modern Democracy: A History Of The Democratic Party, From Its Organization In 1825 To Its Last Great Achievement, The Rebellion Of 1861 (186 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548956748)

""Mirror of Modern Democracy: A History of the Democratic Party, from Its Organization in 1825 to Its Last Great Achievement, the Rebellion of 1861"" is a historical account of the Democratic Party in the United States from its inception in 1825 to the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. Written by William D. Jones and published in 1864, the book traces the evolution of the party's ideology, policies, and leadership over the course of several decades, highlighting key events and figures that shaped its development. The book begins with an overview of the political landscape in the early 19th century, including the emergence of the two-party system and the formation of the Democratic Party in response to the changing political and economic conditions of the era. It then delves into the party's early years, examining the role of key figures such as Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, and James K. Polk in shaping its platform and agenda.The book also explores the party's stance on issues such as slavery, states' rights, and territorial expansion, and how these positions evolved over time. It discusses the party's role in the Mexican-American War, the Compromise of 1850, and other important events leading up to the Civil War.Ultimately, ""Mirror of Modern Democracy"" provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Democratic Party's history in the mid-19th century, shedding light on its successes, failures, and contributions to the development of American democracy.To Which Is Prefixed A Sketch Of The Old Federal And Republican Parties.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: William D. Jones
ISBN-10: 054895674X
ISBN-13: 9780548956748
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d