ISBN: 9781330938348 - a political register, setting forth the principles of the whig and locofoco parties in the united states: with the life and public services of henry clay (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a 19th century political polemic against the Democratic Party, specifically the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his successor, Martin Van Buren. The author, a Whig, argues that the economic policies of these administrations, particularly their opposition to a national bank, led to the financial crisis of 1837. The author also attacks the Democrats for their alleged embrace of nullification, nativism, and abolitionism. The author asserts that the principles of true democracy, as espoused by the Whig Party, are essential for the preservation of the republic. The book provides a detailed critique of the policies of the Democratic Party and offers a defense of the principles of the Whig Party. It argues that a national bank is essential for regulating the currency and preventing inflation and deflation. The author also defends the Whig Party's support for a protective tariff, arguing that it is necessary to protect American industry from foreign competition. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the political debates of the 19th century. It provides a detailed critique of the policies of the Democratic Party and offers a defense of the principles of the Whig Party. 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. print-on-demand item. …