Birth Of The Republican Party: With A Brief History Of The Important Part Taken By The Original Republican Association Of The National Capital (1889)

By Clephane Lewis

Book Overview

The book ""Birth of the Republican Party"" by Lewis Clephane, published in 1889, provides a comprehensive account of the formation and early years of the Republican Party in the United States. The author traces the roots of the party back to the early 1850s, when a group of anti-slavery activists and politicians came together to oppose the expansion of slavery into new territories.Clephane goes on to describe the pivotal role played by the original Republican Association of the National Capital in shaping the party's platform and organizing its early campaigns. He also provides a detailed analysis of the key issues and debates that dominated the party's early years, including the question of states' rights, the role of the federal government in regulating commerce and industry, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equal protection under the law.Throughout the book, Clephane offers a lively and engaging narrative that brings the history of the Republican Party to life. He draws on a wide range of primary sources, including speeches, letters, and newspaper articles, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this important period in American political history.Overall, ""Birth of the Republican Party"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the origins and development of one of the most influential political parties in American 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166411346
• ISBN13: 9781166411343
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"