The Birth of Mass Political Parties Michigan, 1827-1861 |
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| Author:
| Formisano, Ronald P. |
| Series title: | Princeton Legacy Library |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-62030-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2015 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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The first mass political parties appeared in the United States in the 1830's, as the majority of adult white males identified ardently with the Democratic and Whig parties. Ronald Formisano opens a window on American political culture in this case study of antebellum voting and party formation in Michigan. Examining the social bases of voter commit
The first mass political parties appeared in the United States in the 1830's, as the majority of adult white males identified ardently with the Democratic and Whig parties. Ronald Formisano opens a window on American political culture in this case study of antebellum voting and party formation in Michigan. Examining the social bases of voter commit