Author:
Haynes, Stan M., 1957-
Imprint:Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.
Descriptionviii, 268 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Note:From caucuses to conventions -- The monumental city -- 1832 : please join us, Mr. Carroll -- 1836 : hey buddy, wanna be a delegate? -- 1840 : keep the ball rolling -- 1844 : Texas two-step -- 1848 : New York, New York -- 1852 : Frank and fuss and feathers -- 1856 : new and old : parties in transition -- 1860 : Two-act tragedy -- 1864 : keeping the same horse -- 1868 : let us have peace -- 1872 : strange bedfellows.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-264) and index.
Note:"The modern convention continues many of the traditions and rules developed during the first political conventions in the mid-19th century. This study analyzes the birth of the convention process in the 1830s and follows its development between 1832 and 1872, chronicling each of the presidential elections, the leading candidates, key issues, memorable speeches and events"--Provided by publisher.
