The why the election of 1896 still matters Rove, Karl 1950- creator text bibliography nyu 2015 monographic eng

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viii, 482 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Examines "President William McKinley, whose 1896 campaign ended a bitter period of political gridlock and reformed and modernized his party, thereby creating a governing majority that dominated American politics for the next thirty-six years" Sense of duty Early beginnings Political apprenticeship Rise and fall Three steps closer, one step back Resurrection The Major's war plan Audacious first strike The people against the bosses Democrats fall apart Maneuvering The battles begin McKinley gains traction High stakes in Springfield Last-minute attacks before St. Louis Battle for an idea Credentials and currency fights GOP Convention Republicans' shaky start The silver edge The logic of the situation Cross of gold Change course or fail Three revolts The front-porch campaign Message for the workingman Closing arguments Coercion and farm prices McKinley's triumph Karl Rove. Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-450) and index. n-us--- McKinley, William 1843-1901 Bryan, William Jennings 1860-1925 Presidents United States Election 1896 Presidentes Estados Unidos Elecciones 1896 United States Politics and government 1893-1897 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 1893-1897 Estados Unidos Historia 1865-1898 002 E 710 R873t 2015 324.973/88 9781476752952 (hardcover) 1476752958 (hardcover) 9781476752969 (pbk.) 1476752966 (pbk.) 2015032290 DLC 150821 20240220105920.0 18754258 eng