The War Its Practical Lessons to Democracy: A Paper Read Before the National Municipal League at a Conference Held in Detroit, November 22, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick Albert Cleveland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267820275 ISBN 13: 9780267820276

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Charting a path for democratic efficiency is the central aim of this timely paper.

It argues that successful governance requires strong, responsible leadership guided by clear public accountability.

This edition examines how democracies can compete with autocratic systems by adopting centralized direction without sacrificing liberty. It contrasts Prussian models with democratic practices and outlines how an executive budget can function as a tool of accountability under a people’s representatives.

• Explains why a budget should serve as a control device tied to responsible leadership.
• Discusses the balance between strong executive power and democratic oversight.
• Offers practical criteria for independent inquiry, open discussion, and public scrutiny.
• Connects wartime governance questions to long‑term reforms in political machinery.

Ideal for readers interested in political theory, public administration, and the practical lessons history offers for democracy under pressure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267820275
• ISBN 13: 9780267820276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 44