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DeWitt Clinton And The Origin Of The Spoils System In New York (1907)

DeWitt Clinton And The Origin Of The Spoils System In New York (1907)

McBain, Howard Lee

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Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164618075
ISBN13: 9781164618072
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
DeWitt Clinton And The Origin Of The Spoils System In New York is a historical book written by Howard Lee McBain and published in 1907. The book focuses on the life and political career of DeWitt Clinton, a prominent figure in New York politics during the early 19th century. Clinton served as the Mayor of New York City, Governor of New York State, and was instrumental in the construction of the Erie Canal.The book explores Clinton's role in the development of the Spoils System, a political practice in which elected officials reward their supporters with government jobs and contracts. McBain examines how Clinton used the Spoils System to consolidate his power and maintain his political influence in New York.The book also delves into the political landscape of New York during Clinton's time, including the rise of the Democratic-Republican Party and the emergence of Tammany Hall, a powerful political machine that dominated New York City politics for decades.Overall, DeWitt Clinton And The Origin Of The Spoils System In New York provides a detailed and insightful look into the political history of New York during the early 19th century, and the role that DeWitt Clinton played in shaping the political landscape of the state.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.

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