The Great Question for the People!: Essays On the Elective Franchise; Or, Who Has the Right to Vote?

by John Hancock

Book Overview

Published in 1852, 'The Great Question for the People Essays on the Elective Franchise or Who Has the Right to Vote' argues in favor of expanding voting rights to all white men, regardless of property ownership. Drawing on legal arguments and historical examples, John Hancock champions the belief that voting is a fundamental right of citizenship. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American democracy and the ongoing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020258799
• ISBN13: 9781020258794
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"