The Politicos, 1865-1896Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938 - 760 pages A 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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... rule . Certain parliamentary and managerial devices set up in 1832 , such as the " unit rule , " causing State delegations ' votes to be cast in a bloc , and the requirement of a two - thirds majority of the nominating con- vention for ...
... rule . Certain parliamentary and managerial devices set up in 1832 , such as the " unit rule , " causing State delegations ' votes to be cast in a bloc , and the requirement of a two - thirds majority of the nominating con- vention for ...
Page 131
... rule - to which the Grant Era shows striking exceptions- the actual division or distribution of government money and plunder was not managed by the conspicuous cabinet members themselves , standing at the head of departments , or by ...
... rule - to which the Grant Era shows striking exceptions- the actual division or distribution of government money and plunder was not managed by the conspicuous cabinet members themselves , standing at the head of departments , or by ...
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... rule , whereby each State's total vote would be cast without dissent for the candidate approved by the majority . It was to be a coup d'état virtually assur- ing the prompt selection of Grant by suppressing the scattered minor- ity ...
... rule , whereby each State's total vote would be cast without dissent for the candidate approved by the majority . It was to be a coup d'état virtually assur- ing the prompt selection of Grant by suppressing the scattered minor- ity ...
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18651868 | 3 |
The Spoilsmen | 61 |
The Spoilsmen in Power | 100 |
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