Passion and Preferences : William Jennings Bryan and the 1896 Democratic Convention.

Passion and Preferences : William Jennings Bryan and the 1896 Democratic Convention.

Bensel argues that Bryan's 'Cross of Gold' address exploited a climate of political passion.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bensel, Richard Franklin, 1949-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Leiden : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Subjects:	Bryan, William Jennings, > 1860-1925. Bryan, William Jennings, > 1860-1925 Democratic National Convention > (1896 : > Chicago, Ill.) Democratic National Convention 1893-1897 Silver question. Politics and government Silver question United States > Politics and government > 1893-1897. United States
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Table of Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Tables and Illustrations; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 The Road to Chicago; 3 Silver Sentiment in the Convention; 4 Prospects for a Gold Bolt; 5 Rules and Rituals; 6 Display of Passion; 7 Bryan's "Cross of Gold" Speech; 8 The Nomination Contest; 9 Conclusion; Index.