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Passion and preferences : William Jennings Bryan and the 1896 Democratic National Convention
Title
Passion and preferences : William Jennings Bryan and the 1896 Democratic National Convention / Richard Franklin Bensel.
ISBN
9780521888882 (hardback)
0521888883 (hardback)
9780521717625 (pbk.)
0521717620 (pbk.)
Published
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Physical Description
xvii, 318 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
February 20, 2009
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction
The road to Chicago
Silver sentiment in the convention
Prospects for a gold bolt
Rules and rituals
Display of passion
Bryan's "cross of gold" speech
The nomination contest
Conclusion.
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