The Politicos, 1865-1896A lively history of the parties and the great party oeaders who dominated American politics during the turbulent eyrs of the "Robber Barons." |
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Once country was the object . . . once principle was inscribed on the victorious banners . " But now were we not moving to an open despotism ? A member of the President's official household ( General Babcock ) , describing himself as ...
Once country was the object . . . once principle was inscribed on the victorious banners . " But now were we not moving to an open despotism ? A member of the President's official household ( General Babcock ) , describing himself as ...
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privately disaffected , yet once more agreed to manage the confidential work of spending campaign funds where they did most good . " I am a fool for going into this campaign , " he wrote , " but I love my party and cannot help working ...
privately disaffected , yet once more agreed to manage the confidential work of spending campaign funds where they did most good . " I am a fool for going into this campaign , " he wrote , " but I love my party and cannot help working ...
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The new phase of balance between the two parties , while devoid of great leaders or inspiring measures , assumes immense interest and teems with new political inventions once we peer beneath its surface manifestations .
The new phase of balance between the two parties , while devoid of great leaders or inspiring measures , assumes immense interest and teems with new political inventions once we peer beneath its surface manifestations .
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Contents
18651868 | 3 |
The Spoilsmen | 61 |
The Spoilsmen in Power | 100 |
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| Title | The Politicos, 1865-1896 Harvest book |
| Author | Matthew Josephson |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 10 Jan 2007 |
| Length | 760 pages |
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