wrought american political 1815-1848

books:

The American Whigs (Wiley Source Books in American Social Thought)

John Wiley & Sons, 1973

The Political Culture of the American Whigs

3 reviews
Daniel Walker Howe

University Of Chicago Press, 1984

Great Book on the Origins of the "Positive Liberal State"
In this book, originally published in 1979, Danial Walker Howe seeks to understand the ideological origins and development of American Whigs, a political party that emerged in the 1830s but collapsed in the first part of the 1850s. Led by such enigmatic politicians as Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, the Whigs captured two presidential elections--in 1840 and 1848--and a host of state governments. ...

What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 (Oxford History of the United States)

26 reviews
Daniel Walker Howe

Oxford University Press, USA, 2007

Essential American History
This is a book every American lover of history should read and own. The detail of research is both exhaustive and often entertaining. Whether its military, religious, political or cultural, Daniel Howe covers it in telling detail. Enjoy this as a good, long read, or simply explore the chapters or areas of interest you are investigating. A wonderful reference for social studies teachers who seek ...