What Is the Matter? (Classic Reprint)

Frances Wright Darusmont

ISBN 10: 1331421950 / ISBN 13: 9781331421955

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents the first speech given by the author Frances Wright in Masonic Hall, New York, on 28th October, 1838. The author, a prominent advocate for equal rights since the 1820s, was a controversial figure, and her viewpoints on individual liberty and the importance of political action were often considered radical. This speech was no different, and it sparked intense debate and even violence in the city. By analyzing the political climate of the time and the author's personal experiences, this book sheds light on the challenges faced by reformers in the early days of the American republic and provides valuable insights into the development of political thought and activism in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of democracy, free speech, and the role of women in public life. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331421955_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: What Is the Matter? (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331421950
• ISBN 13: 9781331421955
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

What is the matter with American politics? A powerful 1838 address argues for national independence from the money power and for a government that serves the people, not banks.

In this historical political address, the speaker challenges the ideas and alliances that shaped early American finance. It frames the debate around the Independent Treasury as a turning point for constitutional liberty, and it contrasts American Whigs with older Federal Tory factions. The work blends sharp rhetoric with a clear call for reform, urging readers to consider how monetary policy and political loyalty affect national independence and democracy.

• A bold critique of banking influence and how money power shapes policy
• Definitions of American vs. Federal Whigs and their stakes in the republic
• Arguments for the Independent Treasury as a foundational principle
• Rhetorical strategies used to persuade voters and fellow citizens

Ideal for readers of political history, reform-era debates, and 19th-century American rhetoric.

What Is the Matter?: A Political Address as Delivered in Masonic Hall, October 28th, 1838