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Democratic-Republican Societies, 1790-1800 : Eugene Perry Link.

Democratic-Republican Societies, 1790-1800 : Eugene Perry Link. - 1 online resource - Columbia Studies in American Culture ; 9 .

Frontmatter -- Foreword / Preface -- Contents -- 1. The Appearance of Popular Societies -- 2. Popular Societies as Social Forces -- 3. The Democratic Spirit of '76 Awakens -- 4. The Analysis of Membership -- 5. The Social Philosophy of the Democratic Clubs -- 6. The Program and Activities of the Clubs -- 7. Schools of Political Knowledge -- 8. The Attack upon Democracy -- 9. The Achievements and Influence of the Societies -- Bibliography -- Index Curti, Merle --

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Looks at the differing meanings and values attached by various groups of Americans to the term "democracy" and "democratic" during the late 18th century. The author examines and develops a theory based from printed records, including newspapers, periodicals, brochures, and government publications.


Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

9780231900102 9780231876605

10.7312/stan90010 doi


HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800).