Economic Origins Of Jeffersonian Democracy

By Charles A. Beard

Book Overview

The book ""Economic Origins of Jeffersonian Democracy"" by Charles A. Beard is an analysis of the economic factors that influenced the development of democracy in the United States during the Jeffersonian era. The author argues that the economic interests of the agrarian South and West played a crucial role in the emergence of Jeffersonian democracy, which was characterized by a decentralized government, a commitment to individual rights and liberties, and a suspicion of concentrated economic power.Beard examines the economic conditions that prevailed in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including the expansion of the frontier, the growth of the market economy, and the emergence of new forms of economic organization such as banks and corporations. He argues that these developments created a new class of independent farmers and entrepreneurs who were able to challenge the power of the established commercial and financial interests that had dominated American politics since the colonial era.The book also explores the political philosophy of Thomas Jefferson, who is often regarded as the father of American democracy. Beard shows how Jefferson's ideas about the role of government, the nature of human rights, and the importance of economic freedom were shaped by his experiences as a planter and landowner in Virginia. He argues that Jefferson's vision of a decentralized, agrarian republic was a response to the economic and social changes that were transforming American society in the early 19th century.Overall, ""Economic Origins of Jeffersonian Democracy"" provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the economic factors that shaped American democracy in its formative years. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics, economics, and society.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: 1162959819
• ISBN13: 9781162959818
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"