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Description:Grand Old PartyLewis L. GouldFrom Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War through the disputed election of George W. Bush and beyond, the Republican Party has been at the dramatic center of American politics for 150 years. In this exciting new book, the Þrst comprehensive history of the Republicans in 40 years, Lewis L. Gould traces the evolution of the Grand Old Party from its emergence as an antislavery coalition in the 1850s to its current role as the champion of political and social conservatism. Gould brings to life the major Þgures of Republican history--Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Ronald Rea-gan, and George W. Bush--and uncovers a wealth of fascinating anecdotes about Republicans, from “the Plumed Knight,” James G. Blaine, in the 1880s, to Barry Goldwater in the 1960s, to Newt Gingrich in the 1990s. Gould also uncovers the historical forces and issues that have made the Republicans what they are: the crusade against slavery, the rise of big business, the Cold War, and opposition to the power of the federal government.Written with balance and keen insight, Grand Old Party is required reading for anyone interested in American politics. Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike will Þnd their understanding of national politics deepened and enriched. Based on Gould’s research in the papers of leading Republi-cans and his wide reading in the party’s history, Grand Old Party is a book that will outlast the noisy tumult of today’s partisan debates and endure as a deÞnitive treatment of how the Republicans have shaped the way Americans live together in a democracy. For the nextpresidential election and for other electoral contests to come, this book (a perfect companion to Party of the People by Jules Witcover, a history of the Democratic Party published simultaneously by Random House) will be an invaluable guide to the unfolding saga of American politics.Lewis L. Gould is the Eugene C. Barker Centennial Professor Emeritus in American History at the University of Texas at Austin. A winner of awards for outstanding teaching and writing, he is the author of numerous works of political history. He lives with his wife in Austin, Texas."In this richly informed and timely book, Lewis Gould provides an illuminating, ¦u-ent, and persuasive history of the Republican Party. His saga addresses both issues and leaders in the frequently contentious politics of the party of Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan, their heirs, their enemies, and their legacy. This is required reading for all political junkies, Republicans and Democrats alike.” --John Morton Blum, Sterling Professor Emeritus, Yale University"Is the party of George W. Bush the party of Abraham Lincoln or of William McKinley? Will the election of 2000 prove to have been like the election of 1896 or the election of 1928? Are Republicans conservatives by political pedigree or radicals? Lewis Gould reports learnedly, insightfully, entertainingly; you decide.” --H. W. Brands, author of The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin"How a party that once believed in big government became the party that believes in small government is the story well told in this fascinating book by one of America’s preeminent political historians. Lewis Gould unravels the mystery like a real-life Sherlock Holmes.”--Rick Shenkman, editor of the History News Network"Lewis L. Gould is one of our ablest political historians. His Grand Old Party offers a lively yet penetrating history of the Republican Party from its founding in the 1850s through the contested election of 2000. With a suitable mix of fast-paced narrative and convincing analysis, Gould places the party’s policies and outlook within a broad political, social, and economic context.”--Charles W. Calhoun, professor of history, East Carolina University, and editor of The Gilded Age: Essays on the Origins of Modern AmericaWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans. To get started finding Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Grand Old PartyLewis L. GouldFrom Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War through the disputed election of George W. Bush and beyond, the Republican Party has been at the dramatic center of American politics for 150 years. In this exciting new book, the Þrst comprehensive history of the Republicans in 40 years, Lewis L. Gould traces the evolution of the Grand Old Party from its emergence as an antislavery coalition in the 1850s to its current role as the champion of political and social conservatism. Gould brings to life the major Þgures of Republican history--Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Ronald Rea-gan, and George W. Bush--and uncovers a wealth of fascinating anecdotes about Republicans, from “the Plumed Knight,” James G. Blaine, in the 1880s, to Barry Goldwater in the 1960s, to Newt Gingrich in the 1990s. Gould also uncovers the historical forces and issues that have made the Republicans what they are: the crusade against slavery, the rise of big business, the Cold War, and opposition to the power of the federal government.Written with balance and keen insight, Grand Old Party is required reading for anyone interested in American politics. Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike will Þnd their understanding of national politics deepened and enriched. Based on Gould’s research in the papers of leading Republi-cans and his wide reading in the party’s history, Grand Old Party is a book that will outlast the noisy tumult of today’s partisan debates and endure as a deÞnitive treatment of how the Republicans have shaped the way Americans live together in a democracy. For the nextpresidential election and for other electoral contests to come, this book (a perfect companion to Party of the People by Jules Witcover, a history of the Democratic Party published simultaneously by Random House) will be an invaluable guide to the unfolding saga of American politics.Lewis L. Gould is the Eugene C. Barker Centennial Professor Emeritus in American History at the University of Texas at Austin. A winner of awards for outstanding teaching and writing, he is the author of numerous works of political history. He lives with his wife in Austin, Texas."In this richly informed and timely book, Lewis Gould provides an illuminating, ¦u-ent, and persuasive history of the Republican Party. His saga addresses both issues and leaders in the frequently contentious politics of the party of Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan, their heirs, their enemies, and their legacy. This is required reading for all political junkies, Republicans and Democrats alike.” --John Morton Blum, Sterling Professor Emeritus, Yale University"Is the party of George W. Bush the party of Abraham Lincoln or of William McKinley? Will the election of 2000 prove to have been like the election of 1896 or the election of 1928? Are Republicans conservatives by political pedigree or radicals? Lewis Gould reports learnedly, insightfully, entertainingly; you decide.” --H. W. Brands, author of The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin"How a party that once believed in big government became the party that believes in small government is the story well told in this fascinating book by one of America’s preeminent political historians. Lewis Gould unravels the mystery like a real-life Sherlock Holmes.”--Rick Shenkman, editor of the History News Network"Lewis L. Gould is one of our ablest political historians. His Grand Old Party offers a lively yet penetrating history of the Republican Party from its founding in the 1850s through the contested election of 2000. With a suitable mix of fast-paced narrative and convincing analysis, Gould places the party’s policies and outlook within a broad political, social, and economic context.”--Charles W. Calhoun, professor of history, East Carolina University, and editor of The Gilded Age: Essays on the Origins of Modern AmericaWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans. To get started finding Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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