A Political Register, Setting Forth the Principles of the Whig and Locofoco Parties in the United States: With the Life and Public Services of Henry Clay (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Political history and the life of a statesman in one provocative volume.
This edition surveys the Whig and Locofoco movements in early America and highlights Henry Clay’s public service, offering readers a window into 19th‑century policy battles and party politics.
This book blends biography with sharp commentary on finance, tariffs, banking, and the unity of the nation. It compiles chapters on key issues, from internal improvements to the Bank question, and includes an Appendix that captures contested moments and public arguments of the era. The reader gains a grounded view of how political factions shaped policy and public life.What you’ll experience
- A narrative arc tracing Clay’s career and the era’s political divisions
- Clear explanations of the major debates that defined early American policy
- Primary‑style discussion of banks, tariffs, and government power
- An appendix that presents contemporary perspectives and context
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a 19th century political polemic against the Democratic Party, specifically the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his successor, Martin Van Buren. The author, a Whig, argues that the economic policies of these administrations, particularly their opposition to a national bank, led to the financial crisis of 1837. The author also attacks the Democrats for their alleged embrace of nullification, nativism, and abolitionism. The author asserts that the principles of true democracy, as espoused by the Whig Party, are essential for the preservation of the republic. The book provides a detailed critique of the policies of the Democratic Party and offers a defense of the principles of the Whig Party. It argues that a national bank is essential for regulating the currency and preventing inflation and deflation. The author also defends the Whig Party's support for a protective tariff, arguing that it is necessary to protect American industry from foreign competition. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the political debates of the 19th century. It provides a detailed critique of the policies of the Democratic Party and offers a defense of the principles of the Whig Party. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330938348_0
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