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Author:

Haynes, Stan M., 1957- author.

Title:

President-making in the Gilded Age : the nominating conventions of 1876-1900 / Stan M. Haynes.

Publisher:

McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

vii, 298 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Subject:

Political conventions--United States--History--19th century.
Presidents--United States--History--History--19th century.
Nominations for office--United States--History--19th century.
United States--Politics and government--1865-1900.
1800 - 1900

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Centennial showdown -- 1880: All generals to the front -- 1884: Democrats back in charge -- 1888: Harrison vs. Cleveland; round one -- 1892: Harrison vs. Cleveland; rematch -- 1896: McKinley vs. Bryan; round one -- 1900: McKinley vs. Bryan; rematch -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"Nominating conventions were the highlight of presidential elections in the Gilded Age, an era when there were no primaries, no debates and nominees did little active campaigning. Unlike modern conventions, the outcomes were not so seemingly pre-determined. Historians consider the late 19th century an era of political corruption, when party bosses controlled the conventions and chose nominees"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1476663122 (softcover : alk. paper)
9781476663128 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)927192411

LCCN:

2015038578

Locations:

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)

OZAX845 -- Northwestern College - DeWitt Library (Orange City)