Minority Victory: Gilded Age Politics and the Front Porch Campaign of 1888 (American Presidential Elections)

Minority Victory: Gilded Age Politics and the Front Porch Campaign of 1888 (American Presidential Elections)

by Charles W . Calhoun (Author)

Synopsis

During the run-up to the 1888 presidential election, Americans flocked to party rallies, marched in endless parades, and participated zealously in the political process. This book shows how this presidential contest not only exemplified Gilded Age politics but also marked a major shift from divisive sectional rhetoric to voters' economic concerns.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 240
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Published: 15 Feb 2009

ISBN 10: 0700615962
ISBN 13: 9780700615964