Our Presidents and how we make them by Alexander K. McClure
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"Our Presidents and how we make them" by Alexander K. McClure is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the presidential elections in the United States, exploring the historical contexts, contests, and political dynamics that shaped each election. It aims to present not only the outcomes of these elections but also the character and selection process of America's leaders. The opening of the
work sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of presidential elections, beginning with George Washington's presidency and outlining how these contests have been pivotal in the political evolution of the nation. McClure emphasizes the unique role the presidency holds within American politics, highlighting the struggles between parties and candidates through various election cycles. He draws from his extensive personal experiences in U.S. politics, promising insights into both well-known and lesser-documented aspects of these elections, thus preparing readers for a substantive exploration of how the highest office in the land has been contested and filled throughout American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McClure, Alexander K. (Alexander Kelly), 1828-1909 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Smith, Charles Emory, 1842-1908 |
| LoC No. | 00002542 |
| Title | Our Presidents and how we make them |
| Original Publication | New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1900. |
| Credits | Carlos Colon, Daniel Lowe, The Lincoln Financial Foundation and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Election |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75024 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75024-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2482 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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