The Whig Party In The South

By Arthur Charles Cole

Book Overview

The Whig Party In The South is a book written by Arthur Charles Cole that explores the history and significance of the Whig Party in the southern United States during the 19th century. The Whig Party was a political party that emerged in the early 1830s in opposition to President Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party. The party was known for its support of economic modernization and internal improvements, as well as its opposition to the expansion of slavery.In this book, Cole examines the rise and fall of the Whig Party in the southern states, focusing on the party's efforts to build a coalition of voters that included both pro- and anti-slavery factions. He also explores the party's relationship with other political movements of the time, including the Know Nothing Party and the Republican Party.Throughout the book, Cole provides detailed analysis of the political and social factors that contributed to the Whig Party's success and ultimate demise in the South. He also offers insights into the legacy of the party and its impact on American politics in the years that followed.Overall, The Whig Party In The South is a comprehensive and engaging study of a key moment in American political history, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the development of American politics and society in the 19th century.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: 1162982691
• ISBN13: 9781162982694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"