The County: The Dark Continent Of American Politics (1917) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104486716)

The County: The Dark Continent Of American Politics is a book written by Henry Stimson Gilbertson in 1917. The book explores the role of counties in American politics, particularly in the Midwest and West regions of the country. Gilbertson argues that counties are often overlooked in discussions of politics, yet they play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape.The book begins by providing a historical overview of the county system in the United States, tracing its origins back to colonial times. Gilbertson then delves into the political structure of counties, discussing the various offices and officials that make up county government. He also examines the relationship between counties and state governments, arguing that counties often have significant autonomy in political decision-making.One of the central themes of the book is the influence of political machines in county politics. Gilbertson argues that political machines, which were common in many counties at the time, wielded significant power and often engaged in corrupt practices such as vote-buying and patronage. He also discusses the role of interest groups in county politics, including farmers' organizations and labor unions.Overall, The County: The Dark Continent Of American Politics provides a detailed and insightful look at the often-overlooked world of county politics in the United States. Gilbertson's analysis remains relevant today, as counties continue to play a significant role in shaping American politics.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: Henry Stimson Gilbertson
ISBN-10: 1104486717
ISBN-13: 9781104486716
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d