The Know Nothing Party (1905) - Humphrey Joseph Desmond - Bog

The Know Nothing Party is a historical non-fiction book written by Humphrey Joseph Desmond and first published in 1905. The book chronicles the rise and fall of the American political party known as the Know Nothings, also known as the American Party, which was active in the mid-19th century. The Know Nothings were a nativist political party that sought to limit immigration and preserve the dominance of white, Protestant Americans in the political and social spheres. Desmond's book provides a detailed account of the party's origins, its ideology, and its political campaigns, including its attempts to gain control of state and national government. The author also explores the party's decline and eventual demise, as it was unable to maintain its support base in the face of changing political and social conditions. Throughout the book, Desmond offers insights into the broader political and social context of the Know Nothings' rise and fall, including the tensions between native-born Americans and immigrant populations, the role of religion in American politics, and the challenges of maintaining a third-party movement in a two-party system. Overall, The Know Nothing Party is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American political history, the history of immigration and nativism in the United States, and the challenges faced by third-party movements in American politics.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.