Might and Right, by a Rhode Islander (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book explores the struggle for suffrage rights in Rhode Island during the mid-19th century. The author, an ardent supporter of the Free Suffrage Party, provides a historical account of the social and political landscape of the state at the time, highlighting the deep-seated inequalities and biases that disenfranchised a majority of the population. The author argues that the property-based voting requirements were not only unjust and discriminatory but also stifled economic and social progress. The book delves into the tactics employed by the Free Suffrage Party to challenge the status quo, including mass meetings, petitions, and lawsuits. It also examines the fierce resistance from the conservative establishment, which sought to maintain its grip on power. Ultimately, the author contends that the fight for suffrage in Rhode Island was a microcosm of the broader struggle for democracy and equality that was unfolding across the nation, and that the lessons learned from this chapter in history remain relevant to contemporary debates about voting rights and political representation. 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.…
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- Title
- Might and Right, by a Rhode Islander (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Frances H. Green
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332724949
- ISBN 13
- 9781332724949
- Seller catalogs
- Political Theory and History
A clear-eyed account of Rhode Island’s push for broader political rights and the people who fought for them.
This nonfiction work threads together history, debate, and a call for justice as it tracks the struggle over suffrage, government, and the rights of citizens in the mid-1800s.
From the early opposed constitutions to the rise of a popular movement, the book presents the ideas, arguments, and key events that shaped a landmark political fight. It centers on the people’s Constitution and the effort to extend political power beyond a narrow class, while examining the reactions of the state’s leadership and the role of principle in public life. The narrative blends historical context with moral imperatives about liberty, sovereignty, and human rights, inviting readers to consider what true democracy requires.
- Read about the clash between evolving rights and established control in Rhode Island.
- Explore debates over natural rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the legitimacy of government power.
- Meet the figures, movements, and constitutional debates that defined a pivotal era in American liberty.
- Understand why widening the franchise became a central question for the republic.
Ideal for readers of American history and political thought who want a focused look at how a small state grappled with large questions of rights and governance.
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