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The Age Of Acrimony: How Americans Fought To Fix Their Democracy, 18651915
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A Penetrating, Characterfilled History ?In The Manner Of David Mccullough? (Wsj), Revealing The Deep Roots Of Our Tormented Presentday Politics.Democracy Was Broken. Or That Was What Many Americans Believed In The Decades After The Civil War. Shaken By Economic And Technological Disruption, They Sought Safety In Aggressive, Tribal Partisanship. The Results Were The Loudest, Closest, Most Violent Elections In U.S. History, Driven By Vibrant Campaigns That Drew Our Highestever Voter Turnouts. At The Century'S End, Reformers Finally Restrained This Wild System, Trading Away Participation For Civility In The Process. They Built A Calmer, Cleaner Democracy, But Also A More Distant One. Americans' Voting Rates Crashed And Never Fully Recovered.This Is The Origin Story Of The ?Normal? Politics Of The 20Th Century. Only By Exploring Where That Civility And Restraint Came From Can We Understand What Is Happening To Our Democracy Today.The Age Of Acrimony Charts The Rise And Fall Of 19Thcentury America'S Unruly Politics Through The Lives Of A Remarkable Fatherdaughter Dynasty. The Radical Congressman William ?Pig Iron? Kelley And His Fiery, Progressive Daughter Florence Kelley Led Lives Packed With Drama, Intimately Tied To Their Nation'S Politics. Through Their Friendships And Feuds, Campaigns And Crusades, Will And Florie Trace The Narrative Of A Democracy In Crisis. In Telling The Tale Of What It Cost To Cool Our Republic, Historian Jon Grinspan Reveals Our Divisive Political System'S Enduring Capacity To Reinvent Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Age of Acrimony'? A: 'The Age of Acrimony' explores the tumultuous political landscape of America from 1865 to 1915, focusing on the struggles for democracy and the rise of tribal partisanship.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jon Grinspan, who delves into the historical context of American democracy.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Age of Acrimony' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for display.
- Q: When was 'The Age of Acrimony' published? A: 'The Age of Acrimony' was published on April 27, 2021.
- Q: What kind of history does the book cover? A: The book provides a character-filled history that examines the origins of modern American politics through the lens of a father-daughter duo involved in political reform.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in U.S. history? A: Yes, readers interested in U.S. history and political science will find this book insightful as it discusses the evolution of democracy in America.
- Q: What are the significant events discussed in the book? A: The book discusses significant events such as the post-Civil War political changes, electoral violence, and the reform movements at the turn of the century.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories of historical figures? A: Yes, 'The Age of Acrimony' highlights the lives of William 'Pig Iron' Kelley and his daughter Florence Kelley, intertwining their personal stories with historical events.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: Currently, 'The Age of Acrimony' is available in hardcover format.