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Title: Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism
Original Publication: New Haven : Yale University Press, 1918
Series Title: Chronicles of America series; v. 14
Credits: E-text prepared by John R. Bilderback and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Washington and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Federalism" by Henry Jones Ford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the formative years of the United States federal government, primarily focusing on the interactions and challenges faced by key figures such as George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton. The main themes revolve around the establishment of federal authority, the political dynamics of the time, and the struggles inherent in creating a national government. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Washington's reluctance to assume the presidency, preferring the quiet life at Mount Vernon to the burdens of public office. His deep concerns about the role of a president in shaping a new government are laid out, alongside the rising influence of Madison and Hamilton as they devise plans for the structure of the new nation. The opening also outlines the challenges posed by the existing political climate and the distinct personalities of the founders as they navigate emerging political parties and the pressing issues of governance. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the federalism debate in America and the critical decisions that would shape its future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ford, Henry Jones, 1851-1925
Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931
EBook No.: 11702
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
Subject: Federal Party (U.S.)
Subject: United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism
Original Publication: New Haven : Yale University Press, 1918
Series Title: Chronicles of America series; v. 14
Credits: E-text prepared by John R. Bilderback and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Washington and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Federalism" by Henry Jones Ford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the formative years of the United States federal government, primarily focusing on the interactions and challenges faced by key figures such as George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton. The main themes revolve around the establishment of federal authority, the political dynamics of the time, and the struggles inherent in creating a national government. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Washington's reluctance to assume the presidency, preferring the quiet life at Mount Vernon to the burdens of public office. His deep concerns about the role of a president in shaping a new government are laid out, alongside the rising influence of Madison and Hamilton as they devise plans for the structure of the new nation. The opening also outlines the challenges posed by the existing political climate and the distinct personalities of the founders as they navigate emerging political parties and the pressing issues of governance. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the federalism debate in America and the critical decisions that would shape its future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ford, Henry Jones, 1851-1925
Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931
EBook No.: 11702
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
Subject: Federal Party (U.S.)
Subject: United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.