History Of The Whig Party: Or Some Of Its Main Features (1860)

""A History Of The Whig Party: Or Some Of Its Main Features"" is a book written by Robert McKinley Ormsby in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Whig Party, which was one of the two major political parties in the United States during the mid-19th century. Ormsby traces the origins of the party, its growth and development, and its eventual decline and dissolution. He also discusses the key figures and events that shaped the party's history, including its opposition to Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party, its support for a strong federal government and industrialization, and its eventual split over the issue of slavery. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the development of political parties in the United States.""With A Hurried Glance At The Formation Of Parties In The United States, And The Outlines Of The History Of The Principal Parties Of The Country To The Present Time, Etc.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.