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Author:

Bartoloni-Tuazon, Kathleen.

Title:

For fear of an elective king : George Washington and the presidential title controversy of 1789 / Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon.

Publisher:

Cornell University Press,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

x, 252 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subject:

Washington, George,--1732-1799.
Washington, George,--1732-1799.
Presidents--United States--History--18th century.
Forms of address--United States--History--18th century.
Executive power--United States--History--18th century.
Political culture--United States--History--18th century.
United States--Politics and government--1789-1797.
Executive power.
Forms of address.
Political culture.
Political science.
Presidents.
United States.
1700 - 1799
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction : the title controversy and the early presidency -- "An improper distinction of rank" : the persistence of titles -- The third body of Washington : sovereignties in confusion -- Protecting the presidency : a republican dilemma -- Debating a "doubtful power" : the legislative battle engaged -- "Strange contradictions" : the people confront status distinction -- A "dangerous vice" : leaders under scrutiny -- Conclusion : the path to American democratic leadership.

ISBN:

0801452988 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780801452987 (cloth : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)879583350

LCCN:

2014007803

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

UUAX975 -- Briar Cliff University - Mueller Library (Sioux City)