The Committee On Rules, And The Overthrow Of Speaker Cannon (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120738684)

The Committee On Rules, And The Overthrow Of Speaker Cannon (1911) is a historical book written by Charles Raymond Atkinson. The book recounts the events leading up to the overthrow of Speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon in the United States House of Representatives in 1910. Atkinson details the role of the Committee on Rules, which was responsible for setting the agenda of the House, and how its members were able to unite against Cannon's autocratic leadership style. The book also explores the political climate of the time, including the growing power of progressive Republicans and the rise of the Democratic Party. The Committee On Rules, And The Overthrow Of Speaker Cannon (1911) is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in American political history.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 Raymond Atkinson
ISBN-10: 1120738687
ISBN-13: 9781120738684
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d