Democratic-Republican Societies, 1790-1800 : : Eugene Perry Link.

Looks at the differing meanings and values attached by various groups of Americans to the term "democracy" and "democratic" during the late 18th century. The author examines and develops a theory based from printed records, including newspapers, periodicals, brochures, and govern...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter CUP eBook Package Archive 1898-1999 (pre Pub)
Place / Publishing House:New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [1942]
©1942
Year of Publication:1942
Language:English
Series:Columbia Studies in American Culture ; 9
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Foreword /
Preface --
Contents --
1. The Appearance of Popular Societies --
2. Popular Societies as Social Forces --
3. The Democratic Spirit of '76 Awakens --
4. The Analysis of Membership --
5. The Social Philosophy of the Democratic Clubs --
6. The Program and Activities of the Clubs --
7. Schools of Political Knowledge --
8. The Attack upon Democracy --
9. The Achievements and Influence of the Societies --
Bibliography --
Index
Summary:Looks at the differing meanings and values attached by various groups of Americans to the term "democracy" and "democratic" during the late 18th century. The author examines and develops a theory based from printed records, including newspapers, periodicals, brochures, and government publications.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780231876605
9783110442489
DOI:10.7312/stan90010
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph