The paradox of progress : economic change, individual enterprise, and political culture in Michigan, 1837-1878 /

"Martin Hershock traces the ways in which all classes in the state of Michigan found themselves simultaneously attracted to the enticements of the new world of the market and repulsed by its excess and instability. The Paradox of Progress is a study of Michigan history and politics as well as a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hershock, Martin J., 1962-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Athens, Ohio : Ohio University Press, 2003.
Temas:
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) > History > 19th century.
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
1800-1950
Economic history
Politics and government
Michigan > Politics and government > 1837-1950.
Michigan > Economic conditions.
Michigan > Politique et gouvernement > 1837-1950.
Michigan > Conditions économiques.
Michigan
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"Martin Hershock traces the ways in which all classes in the state of Michigan found themselves simultaneously attracted to the enticements of the new world of the market and repulsed by its excess and instability. The Paradox of Progress is a study of Michigan history and politics as well as an analysis of the factors underlying the history of the GOP and its evolution from the party that supported the antislavery movement, free soil, free labor, and Lincoln the Rail-Splitter into the party of Mark Hanna, J.P. Morgan, and William McKinley."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 324 pages) : map
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-307) and index.
ISBN:9780821441787
0821441787
0821415131
9780821415139

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