American Democracy From Washington To Wilson (1919) - John Huston Finley - Bog

American Democracy From Washington To Wilson is a historical account of the development of American democracy from the time of George Washington's presidency up until the end of Woodrow Wilson's presidency. Written by John Huston Finley, a prominent American educator and journalist, the book explores the evolution of American political institutions, the growth of democracy, and the challenges faced by the country during this period. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different era in American history. Finley provides a detailed analysis of the key events, political figures, and social movements that shaped the country during this time. He examines the role of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Supreme Court in establishing and maintaining American democracy. Finley also explores the impact of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction on American democracy, as well as the rise of industrialization, urbanization, and immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He discusses the emergence of progressive politics and the reforms that were enacted to address social and economic inequality. Overall, American Democracy From Washington To Wilson is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the development of American democracy during a critical period in the nation's history. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs of American democracy and the people who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.