Publisher's Synopsis
Politics in 1896: An Annual (1897) is a book written by Frederick Whelen that provides a comprehensive overview of the political landscape in the United States during the year 1896. The book covers the presidential election of 1896, which was a significant moment in American history, as it marked a turning point in the country's political and economic trajectory. Whelen analyzes the campaigns of the major parties, the Democratic and Republican parties, and their respective candidates, William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley. The book also delves into the issues that dominated the election, such as the gold standard, industrialization, and labor relations. In addition, Politics in 1896: An Annual provides a detailed account of the congressional and state elections that took place in 1896, offering insight into the broader political trends and shifts that were occurring in the country at the time. Overall, this book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the pivotal year of 1896.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
