The Antimasonic Party: A Study Of Political Antimasonry In The United States, 1827-1840 (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437293258)

""The Antimasonic Party: A Study Of Political Antimasonry In The United States, 1827-1840"" is a book written by Charles McCarthy and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive study of the Antimasonic Party, which was a short-lived political party in the United States that emerged in the late 1820s and was active until the early 1840s. The party was formed in response to the growing influence of Freemasonry in American society, which many believed was a threat to the values and principles of democracy.The book provides a detailed historical account of the origins, development, and decline of the Antimasonic Party. It examines the political, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the rise of the party, including the controversy surrounding the disappearance of William Morgan, a former Freemason who had threatened to expose the secrets of the organization.The book also explores the ideological and political beliefs of the Antimasonic Party, which was characterized by its opposition to secret societies, its advocacy for political reform, and its commitment to democratic principles. It analyzes the party's platform, its electoral successes and failures, and its impact on American politics.Overall, ""The Antimasonic Party: A Study Of Political Antimasonry In The United States, 1827-1840"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics, the role of secret societies in American society, and the development of democratic principles in 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: Charles McCarthy
ISBN-10: 1437293255
ISBN-13: 9781437293258
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d