| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Introduction by Thom Hartmann -- The idea of a non-party state -- The idea of revolution -- The idea of revolution: conspiracy and counterrevolution -- The principles of the American and French revolutions -- The politics of faction -- The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions and threats to the First Amendment -- The politics of the revolution of 1800: prelude -- The politics of the revolution of 1800: revolution -- Afterword by Thom Hartmann |
| Summary |
In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. Most contemporary historians celebrate Jefferson's victory over Adams in 1800 as the beginning of the two-party system, but Sisson believes this reasoning is entirely the wrong lesson. Jefferson saw his election as a peaceful revolution by the American people overturning an elitist faction that was stamping out cherished constitutional rights |
| Notes |
Original edition published in 1974 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Political and social views
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| SUBJECT |
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 fast |
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Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1800
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Revolutions -- United States -- History
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General.
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HISTORY -- United States -- Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
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Political and social views
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Politics and government
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Presidents -- Election
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Revolutions
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1809. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140418
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| Subject |
United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hartmann, Thom, 1951-
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| ISBN |
9781609949860 |
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1609949862 |
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9781609949877 |
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1609949870 |
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