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100 1 _aFord, Henry Jones,
_d1851-1925
245 1 0 _aWashington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChronicles of America series; v. 14
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aE-text prepared by John R. Bilderback and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew Haven: Yale University Press, 1918
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799
653 _aFederal Party (U.S.)
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809
700 1 _aJohnson, Allen,
_d1870-1931
830 0 _aChronicles of America series; v. 14
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11702
999 _c53148
_d53148