Economic Origins Of Jeffersonian Democracy

By Charles A. Beard

Book Overview

The book ""Economic Origins of Jeffersonian Democracy"" written by Charles A. Beard explores the economic and social conditions that led to the emergence of the Jeffersonian democratic movement in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author argues that the agrarian and commercial interests of the southern and western regions of the country were the driving force behind this movement, which sought to protect their economic and political power against the dominant interests of the northeastern elites.Beard examines the economic policies and practices of the Jeffersonian Democrats, including their support for free trade, opposition to the national bank, and emphasis on individual property rights. He also explores the role of slavery in the southern economy and its impact on the Jeffersonian vision of democracy.The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and economic debates of the era, including the conflicts between the Federalists and the Jeffersonian Democrats, the Louisiana Purchase, and the War of 1812. Beard's argument challenges traditional interpretations of American history and provides a nuanced understanding of the complex economic and social forces that shaped the country's political landscape.Overall, ""Economic Origins of Jeffersonian Democracy"" is a seminal work in American history that continues to influence scholarship and debate on the origins of American democracy and the role of economic interests in shaping political movements.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: 1428626700
• ISBN13: 9781428626706
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"