The Partisan Imperative: The Dynamics of American Politics Before the Civil War

By Joel H. Silbey

Book Overview

In this provocative reinterpretation of American politics before the Civil War, Joel Silbey argues that local issues, ethnic and religious considerations, and the power of the national political parties were even more important than slavery in animating the political life of the era. He traces the tensions that divided the nation in this critical period and offers intriguing explanations for how and why they developed. These essays significantly contribute to the existing perspectives on the Civil War and also pave the way for new approaches to understanding a vital time in American history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195041577
• ISBN13: 9780195041576
• Release Date: March 1987
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.6" x 5.4"