The Process of Government under Jefferson

Cunningham, Jr. , Noble E.

ISBN 10: 0691046514 / ISBN 13: 9780691046518

Published by Princeton University Press, 1978

About this Item

A fine copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 357 pages; Describes how the executive and legislative branches of the federal government operated during the years 1801-1809. Subjects: United States - Politics and government - 1801-1809. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 49994

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Process of Government under Jefferson
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0691046514
• ISBN 13: 9780691046518
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 1 kilogram

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Synopsis

"Based on an exploration of the total mass of executive and legislative records for the years 1801-1809―something no other scholar has attempted―this thoroughly documented account describes the machinery and operation of the presidential office, the Cabinet, the departments, and other offices and commissions in the executive branch. It also explains the organization and processes of the national legislature. Cunningham has cleared away many errors and misconceptions, among them the claim that Jefferson was not interested in the normal process of day-to-day administration. In fact, Jefferson emerges as one of the most effective administrators ever to occupy the Presidency. This is an important and path-breaking study in administrative and legislative history." ―Julian P. Boyd, Princeton University

Originally published in 1978.

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