A magnificent catastrophe : the tumultuous election of 1800, America's first presidential campaign
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Main Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 324.973 L3346m | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826.
Burr, Aaron, -- 1756-1836.
Hamilton, Alexander, -- 1757-1804.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1800.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1797-1801.
Burr, Aaron, -- 1756-1836.
Hamilton, Alexander, -- 1757-1804.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1800.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1797-1801.
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Published
New York : Free Press, c2007.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 335 pages, : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-314) and index.
Description
The 1800 presidential election, the last great contest of the founding period, was so convulsive and so momentous for American democracy that Jefferson would later dub it "America's second revolution." America's first true presidential campaign gave birth to our two-party system and etched the lines of partisanship that have shaped American politics ever since. The contest featured two of our most beloved Founding Fathers, once warm friends, facing off as the heads of their two still-forming parties--the hot-tempered but sharp-minded John Adams, and the eloquent yet enigmatic Thomas Jefferson. Blistering accusations flew: Adams and his elitist Federalists would squelch liberty and impose a British-style monarchy; Jefferson and his radically democratizing Republicans would throw the country into chaos and debase the role of religion in American life. Historian Larson vividly re-creates the tension as Congress was forced to meet in closed session to resolve the outcome.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Larson, E. J. (2007). A magnificent catastrophe: the tumultuous election of 1800, America's first presidential campaign . Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larson, Edward J. 2007. A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, America's First Presidential Campaign. Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larson, Edward J. A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, America's First Presidential Campaign Free Press, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Larson, Edward J. A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, America's First Presidential Campaign Free Press, 2007.
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