Democratizing the Old Dominion
Download or Read eBook Democratizing the Old Dominion PDF written by William G. Shade and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : William G. Shade |
Publisher | : University of Virginia Press |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : 0813916542 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780813916545 |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Democratizing the Old Dominion by : William G. Shade
Book excerpt: Places the antebellum debate over slavery and states' rights in the context of early discussions of the two-party system and economic development by founding fathers Jefferson and Madison, arguing that the similarities between North and South were more numerous than the differences, and analyzes the state's regional cultures, demonstrating that party politics as a system expanded democracy Virginia. Includes bandw maps and photos. For scholars of history. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR