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100 1 _aVan Buren, Martin,
_d1782-1862
245 1 0 _aInquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-22
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Gary Rees and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States" by Martin Van Buren is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the complexities of American political parties, tracing their origins and exploring their evolution throughout the early years of the United States. The book aims to provide insight into the principles, conflicts, and personalities that have shaped political factions in the nation. The opening of this historical inquiry outlines Van Buren’s reflections on the political landscape during and after the administrations of Presidents Jefferson and Madison. He discusses the significance of early political practices, such as the caucus system, and how these practices played a role in the Republican and Federalist dynamics of the time. Van Buren illustrates the challenges in identifying the origins and principles of political parties, emphasizing that the divisions have deep roots in the ideological debates and conflicts that arose during the American Revolution and subsequent formation of government. His writing suggests that a comprehensive understanding of these political factions is essential for appreciating the trajectory of the U.S. political system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical parties -- United States
700 1 _aVan Buren, Abraham,
_d1807-1873
700 1 _aVan Buren, John,
_d1810-1866
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35932
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