The American revolution of 1800 :: how Jefferson rescued democracy from tyranny and faction and what this means today /

In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. Most contemporary historians celebrate Jeffe...

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1. Verfasser: Sisson, Dan, 1937-
Weitere Verfasser: Hartmann, Thom, 1951-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2014.
Ausgabe:40th anniversary ed.
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Zusammenfassung:In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. Most contemporary historians celebrate Jefferson's victory over Adams in 1800 as the beginning of the two-party system, but Sisson believes this reasoning is entirely the wrong lesson. Jefferson saw his election as a peaceful revolution by the American people overturning an elitist faction that was stamping out cherished constitutional rights.
Beschreibung:Original edition published in 1974.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781609949860
1609949862
9781609949877
1609949870

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