| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xii, 318 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
1. The Patriot King: Washington and the Elections of 1789 and 1792 -- 2. Divided Government: Adams v. Jefferson, 1796 -- 3. The Revolution of 1800: Jefferson v. Adams -- 4. Jeffersonians Triumphant, Burr Deposed: Jefferson v. Pinckney, 1804 -- 5. The Virginia Dynasty and its Discontents: Madison v. Pinckney, 1808 -- 6. Sectionalism surfaces: Madison v. Clinton, 1812 -- 7. Good Feelings, or the Strange Death of the Federalist Party: The Reign of James Monroe, 1816, 1820 -- 8. Free for All: Adams, Jackson, Crawford, Clay, 1824 -- 9. A Grudge Match: Jackson v. Adams, 1828 -- 10. Old Nick and Old Hickory: Jackson v. Clay (and Wirt), 1832 -- 11. The Little Magician and a Trio of Whigs: Van Buren, Harrison, Webster, White, 1836 -- 12. The Log Cabin Campaign: Harrison v. Van Buren, 1840 -- 13. Dark Horse and Darkening Skies: Polk v. Clay, 1844 -- 14. "Fictitious Partisanship": Taylor, Cass, Van Buren, 1848 -- 15. The Democracy United: Pierce v. Scott, 1852 |
| Summary |
"In Hats in the Ring, Evan Cornog and Richard Whelan have created a hugely entertaining, splendidly illustrated history of every election from Washington's to Clinton's. For the first time, all the vibrancy, fanfare, and zaniness of American presidential campaigns come to life in one dazzling volume.". |
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"The chapter for each election provides a wonderful snapshot of United States history and culture. Short sidebars on important aspects of the development of American politics (including constitutional changes, third parties, and suffrage for blacks and women) complement the narrative throughout. There are also clear, concise charts that offer at-a-glance information on every election, including major-party candidates and electoral tallies."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- History.
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Presidential candidates -- United States -- History.
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Presidents -- United States -- Election -- History -- Pictorial works.
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Presidential candidates -- United States -- History -- Pictorial works.
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United States -- Politics and government.
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United States -- Politics and government -- Pictorial works.
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| Added Author |
Whelan, Richard, 1946-2007
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| ISBN |
0679457305 (acid-free paper) |
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9780679457305 (acid-free paper) |
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