Author : David Paul Thelen
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 39,39 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780299106447
Robert M. La Follette and the Insurgent Spirit is a closely argued, lively, and readable biography of the central figure in the American Progressive movement. Wisconsin's "Fighting Bob" La Follette embodied the heart of Progressive sentiment and principle. He was a powerful force in shaping national political events between the eras of Populism and the New Deal
Author : David P. Thelen
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,7 MB
Release : 1976-02-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780316839273
Author : Peter Levine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 15,48 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0847695735
A century ago, Americans launched a period of civic renewal and political reform. Today, amid deep dissatisfaction with our major institutions, there are signs that a new movement may revive the spirit of the original progressive era. Peter Levine draws inspiration from the great progressive leader Robert M. La Follete, Sr., and his circle, which included John Dewey, Jane Addams, and Louis Brandeis. He argues that their ideal of a fair and deliberative democracy is right for out time. Combining their philosophy and experience with the best contemporary proposals, Levine advocates campaign finance reform, an entirely different approach to regulation, new styles of journalism and civic education, and fundamental changes in the tax system. This book offers today's most comprehensive plan for civic renewal and political reform.
Author : Bernard A. Weisberger
Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 50,13 MB
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0299141349
. An intimate portrait of the Progressive movement and the revealing, poignant story of a prominent American family, The La Follettes of Wisconsin will charm, fascinate, and entertain its readers.
Author : Elisabeth Israels Perry
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 15,10 MB
Release : 2006-10-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0195156706
"This single-volume encyclopedia includes more than 250 entries, each with a list of further reading and cross-references. Entries include: major events; political movements; social movements that shaped modern American Society; major religions; biographies of the era's most influential politicians, activists, artists, and writers; artistic and cultural trends; scientific advancements; the building of major landmarks; and major laws and court cases."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Mary Jo Buhle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 20,52 MB
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1136606602
The American Radical tells the story of American democracy from the late 18th century to the present through the lives of the women and men who have fought to advance it.
Author : Ross A. Kennedy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 923 pages
File Size : 35,5 MB
Release : 2013-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1118445406
A Companion to Woodrow Wilson presents a compilation of essays contributed by various scholars in the field that cover all aspects of the life and career of America’s 28th president. Represents the only current anthology of essays to introduce readers to the scholarship on all aspects of Wilson's life and career Offers a 'one stop' destination for anyone interested in understanding how the scholarship on Wilson has evolved and where it stands now
Author : Paul Finkelman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1189 pages
File Size : 22,99 MB
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 135126978X
Originally published in 2006, the Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties, is a comprehensive 3 volume set covering a broad range of topics in the subject of civil liberties in America. The book covers the topic from numerous different areas including freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition. The Encyclopedia also addresses areas such as the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, slavery, censorship, crime and war. The book’s multidisciplinary approach will make it an ideal library reference resource for lawyers, scholars and students.
Author : Robert C. Byrd
Publisher :
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 27,12 MB
Release : 1988
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Robert C. Byrd
Publisher : Senate Historical Office
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 10,41 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Contains the texts of 46 speeches by: Robert Y. Hayne, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Thomas Corwin, Thomas Hart Benton, William H. Seward, Jeremiah Clemens, William P. Fessenden, Stephen A. Douglas, Jefferson Davis, Andrew Johnson, Henry Cabot Lodge, William E. Borah, Rebecca L. Fenton, Huey P. Long, Joseph R. McCarthy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Richard M. Nixon, Frank Church, John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Michael J. Mansfield, Everett M. Dirksen, Gale W. McGee, Robert C. Byrd, and other Senators.
